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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.11, 572.76 and 304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.11, 572.76 and 304.40 is: 419.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.11 : 572.76 = 304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.11/572.76 = 304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.11x = 572.76 × 304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.11x = 174,344.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,344.14/415.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.99

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