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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.12, 573.60 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.12, 573.60 and 299.20 is: 413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.12 : 573.60 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.12/573.60 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.12x = 573.60 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.12x = 171,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,621.12/415.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.43

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