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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416, 573.44 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416, 573.44 and 299.52 is: 412.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416 : 573.44 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416/573.44 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416x = 573.44 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416x = 171,756.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,756.75/416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.88

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