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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.07, 572.64 and 275.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.07, 572.64 and 275.25 is: 379.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.07 : 572.64 = 275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.07/572.64 = 275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.07x = 572.64 × 275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.07x = 157,619.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,619.16/415.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.75

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