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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.88, 571.18 and 394.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.88, 571.18 and 394.36 is: 542.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.88 : 571.18 = 394.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.88/571.18 = 394.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.88x = 571.18 × 394.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.88x = 225,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,250.54/414.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.93

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