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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.06, 572.48 and 352.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.06, 572.48 and 352.45 is: 486.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.06 : 572.48 = 352.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.06/572.48 = 352.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.06x = 572.48 × 352.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.06x = 201,770.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,770.58/415.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.13

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