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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.36, 572.40 and 298.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.36, 572.40 and 298.26 is: 412.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.36 : 572.40 = 298.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.36/572.40 = 298.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.36x = 572.40 × 298.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.36x = 170,724.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,724.02/414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.02

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