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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.82, 572.83 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.82, 572.83 and 291.24 is: 401.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.82 : 572.83 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.82/572.83 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.82x = 572.83 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.82x = 166,829.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,829.55/415.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.21

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