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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.77, 573.42 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.77, 573.42 and 291.52 is: 402.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.77 : 573.42 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.77/573.42 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.77x = 573.42 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.77x = 167,163.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,163.40/415.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.06

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