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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.16, 574.20 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.16, 574.20 and 292.32 is: 403.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.16 : 574.20 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.16/574.20 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.16x = 574.20 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.16x = 167,850.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,850.14/416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.33

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