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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.84, 572.58 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.84, 572.58 and 395.28 is: 545.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.84 : 572.58 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.84/572.58 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.84x = 572.58 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.84x = 226,329.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,329.42/414.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.58

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