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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.81, 572.79 and 290.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.81, 572.79 and 290.72 is: 401.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.81 : 572.79 = 290.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.81/572.79 = 290.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.81x = 572.79 × 290.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.81x = 166,518.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,518.64/414.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.43

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