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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.42, 574.36 and 292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.42, 574.36 and 292.04 is: 402.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.42 : 574.36 = 292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.42/574.36 = 292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.42x = 574.36 × 292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.42x = 167,736.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,736.09/416.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.81

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