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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.87, 572.67 and 291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.87, 572.67 and 291.21 is: 401.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.87 : 572.67 = 291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.87/572.67 = 291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.87x = 572.67 × 291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.87x = 166,767.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,767.23/414.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.97

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