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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.06, 573.18 and 291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.06, 573.18 and 291.50 is: 401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.06 : 573.18 = 291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.06/573.18 = 291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.06x = 573.18 × 291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.06x = 167,079.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,079.10/416.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.58

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