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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.34, 572.94 and 404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.34, 572.94 and 404.22 is: 556.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.34 : 572.94 = 404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.34/572.94 = 404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.34x = 572.94 × 404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.34x = 231,593.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,593.81/416.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.26

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