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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.96, 573.12 and 409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.96, 573.12 and 409.20 is: 565.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.96 : 573.12 = 409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.96/573.12 = 409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.96x = 573.12 × 409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.96x = 234,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,520.70/414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.16

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