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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.47, 573.12 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.47, 573.12 and 291.32 is: 401.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.47 : 573.12 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.47/573.12 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.47x = 573.12 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.47x = 166,958.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,958.45/415.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.85

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