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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.54, 573.01 and 291.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.54, 573.01 and 291.03 is: 401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.54 : 573.01 = 291.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.54/573.01 = 291.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.54x = 573.01 × 291.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.54x = 166,763.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,763.10/415.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.32

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