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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.11, 572.37 and 336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.11, 572.37 and 336.21 is: 463.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.11 : 572.37 = 336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.11/572.37 = 336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.11x = 572.37 × 336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.11x = 192,436.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,436.52/415.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.58

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