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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.54, 572.85 and 290.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.54, 572.85 and 290.82 is: 400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.54 : 572.85 = 290.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.54/572.85 = 290.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.54x = 572.85 × 290.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.54x = 166,596.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,596.24/415.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.92

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