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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.79, 574.56 and 292.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.79, 574.56 and 292.07 is: 402.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.79 : 574.56 = 292.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.79/574.56 = 292.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.79x = 574.56 × 292.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.79x = 167,813.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,813.18/416.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.63

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