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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.56, 574.32 and 299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.56, 574.32 and 299.92 is: 413.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.56 : 574.32 = 299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.56/574.32 = 299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.56x = 574.32 × 299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.56x = 172,250.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,250.05/416.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.51

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