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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.83, 575.30 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.83, 575.30 and 292.68 is: 403.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.83 : 575.30 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.83/575.30 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.83x = 575.30 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.83x = 168,378.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,378.80/416.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.95

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