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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.16, 572.71 and 290.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.16, 572.71 and 290.77 is: 401.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.16 : 572.71 = 290.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.16/572.71 = 290.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.16x = 572.71 × 290.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.16x = 166,526.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,526.89/415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.11

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