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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.92, 573.71 and 291.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.92, 573.71 and 291.59 is: 402.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.92 : 573.71 = 291.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.92/573.71 = 291.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.92x = 573.71 × 291.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.92x = 167,288.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,288.10/415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.21

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