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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.88, 572.62 and 275.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.88, 572.62 and 275.00 is: 379.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.88 : 572.62 = 275.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.88/572.62 = 275.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.88x = 572.62 × 275.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.88x = 157,471.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,471.24/414.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.56

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