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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.82, 572.87 and 291.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.82, 572.87 and 291.26 is: 401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.82 : 572.87 = 291.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.82/572.87 = 291.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.82x = 572.87 × 291.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.82x = 166,854.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,854.12/415.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.27

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