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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 572.18 and 290.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 572.18 and 290.76 is: 400.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 572.18 = 290.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/572.18 = 290.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 572.18 × 290.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 166,367.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,367.06/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.58

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