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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.22, 573.96 and 291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.22, 573.96 and 291.84 is: 402.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.22 : 573.96 = 291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.22/573.96 = 291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.22x = 573.96 × 291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.22x = 167,504.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,504.49/416.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.44

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