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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.42, 572.99 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.42, 572.99 and 291.04 is: 401.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.42 : 572.99 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.42/572.99 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.42x = 572.99 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.42x = 166,760.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,760.12/415.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.43

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