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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.92, 573.19 and 290.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.92, 573.19 and 290.54 is: 401.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.92 : 573.19 = 290.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.92/573.19 = 290.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.92x = 573.19 × 290.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.92x = 166,535.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,535.33/414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.36

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