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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.08, 571.32 and 397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.08, 571.32 and 397.80 is: 547.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.08 : 571.32 = 397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.08/571.32 = 397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.08x = 571.32 × 397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.08x = 227,271.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,271.10/415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.54

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