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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.22, 573.83 and 298.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.22, 573.83 and 298.37 is: 411.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.22 : 573.83 = 298.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.22/573.83 = 298.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.22x = 573.83 × 298.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.22x = 171,209.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,209.30/416.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.34

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