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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.87, 574.57 and 292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.87, 574.57 and 292.30 is: 402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.87 : 574.57 = 292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.87/574.57 = 292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.87x = 574.57 × 292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.87x = 167,946.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,946.81/416.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.88

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