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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.53, 574 and 299.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.53, 574 and 299.89 is: 413.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.53 : 574 = 299.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.53/574 = 299.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.53x = 574 × 299.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.53x = 172,136.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,136.86/416.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.26

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