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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.83, 573.92 and 291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.83, 573.92 and 291.68 is: 402.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.83 : 573.92 = 291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.83/573.92 = 291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.83x = 573.92 × 291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.83x = 167,399.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,399.90/415.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.56

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