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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.25, 574.49 and 397.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.25, 574.49 and 397.79 is: 549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.25 : 574.49 = 397.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.25/574.49 = 397.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.25x = 574.49 × 397.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.25x = 228,529.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,529.14/416.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.02

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