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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.65, 574.37 and 291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.65, 574.37 and 291.92 is: 402.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.65 : 574.37 = 291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.65/574.37 = 291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.65x = 574.37 × 291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.65x = 167,670.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,670.09/416.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.42

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