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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.08, 573.48 and 353.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.08, 573.48 and 353.56 is: 488.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.08 : 573.48 = 353.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.08/573.48 = 353.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.08x = 573.48 × 353.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.08x = 202,759.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,759.59/415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.48

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