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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.05, 573.12 and 290.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.05, 573.12 and 290.95 is: 401.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.05 : 573.12 = 290.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.05/573.12 = 290.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.05x = 573.12 × 290.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.05x = 166,749.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,749.26/415.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.76

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