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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.66, 572.02 and 290.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.66, 572.02 and 290.27 is: 400.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.66 : 572.02 = 290.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.66/572.02 = 290.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.66x = 572.02 × 290.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.66x = 166,040.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,040.25/414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.43

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