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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.05, 572.43 and 402.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.05, 572.43 and 402.36 is: 554.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.05 : 572.43 = 402.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.05/572.43 = 402.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.05x = 572.43 × 402.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.05x = 230,322.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,322.93/415.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.93

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