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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.67, 574.40 and 291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.67, 574.40 and 291.94 is: 402.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.67 : 574.40 = 291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.67/574.40 = 291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.67x = 574.40 × 291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.67x = 167,690.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,690.34/416.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.45

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