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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.60, 574.47 and 292.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.60, 574.47 and 292.22 is: 402.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.60 : 574.47 = 292.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.60/574.47 = 292.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.60x = 574.47 × 292.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.60x = 167,871.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,871.62/416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.96

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