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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.38, 571.32 and 296.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.38, 571.32 and 296.50 is: 408.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.38 : 571.32 = 296.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.38/571.32 = 296.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.38x = 571.32 × 296.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.38x = 169,396.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,396.38/414.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.79

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