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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.34, 572.88 and 295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.34, 572.88 and 295.90 is: 408.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.34 : 572.88 = 295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.34/572.88 = 295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.34x = 572.88 × 295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.34x = 169,515.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,515.19/415.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.14

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