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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.21, 574.90 and 413.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.21, 574.90 and 413.57 is: 571.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.21 : 574.90 = 413.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.21/574.90 = 413.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.21x = 574.90 × 413.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.21x = 237,761.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,761.80/416.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.26

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