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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.95, 572.83 and 291.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.95, 572.83 and 291.26 is: 402.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.95 : 572.83 = 291.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.95/572.83 = 291.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.95x = 572.83 × 291.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.95x = 166,843.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,843.17/414.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.09

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