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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.66, 572.13 and 290.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.66, 572.13 and 290.82 is: 401.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.66 : 572.13 = 290.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.66/572.13 = 290.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.66x = 572.13 × 290.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.66x = 166,386.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,386.85/414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.26

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