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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.08, 572.58 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.08, 572.58 and 332.28 is: 458.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.08 : 572.58 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.08/572.58 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.08x = 572.58 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.08x = 190,256.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,256.88/415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.36

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