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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.50, 574.02 and 291.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.50, 574.02 and 291.58 is: 402.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.50 : 574.02 = 291.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.50/574.02 = 291.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.50x = 574.02 × 291.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.50x = 167,372.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,372.75/415.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.82

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