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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.09, 572.94 and 289.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.09, 572.94 and 289.12 is: 399.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.09 : 572.94 = 289.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.09/572.94 = 289.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.09x = 572.94 × 289.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.09x = 165,648.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,648.41/415.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.07

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