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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 572.96 and 290.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 572.96 and 290.92 is: 401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 572.96 = 290.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/572.96 = 290.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 572.96 × 290.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 166,685.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,685.52/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.34

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