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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.04, 573.81 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.04, 573.81 and 291.74 is: 402.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.04 : 573.81 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.04/573.81 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.04x = 573.81 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.04x = 167,400.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,400.46/416.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.37

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