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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.51, 573.62 and 291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.51, 573.62 and 291.28 is: 402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.51 : 573.62 = 291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.51/573.62 = 291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.51x = 573.62 × 291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.51x = 167,084.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,084.03/415.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.12

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