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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.60, 571.72 and 290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.60, 571.72 and 290.22 is: 400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.60 : 571.72 = 290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.60/571.72 = 290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.60x = 571.72 × 290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.60x = 165,924.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,924.58/414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.20

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