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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.93, 573.27 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.93, 573.27 and 291.36 is: 401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.93 : 573.27 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.93/573.27 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.93x = 573.27 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.93x = 167,027.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,027.95/415.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.58

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