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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.13, 573.08 and 316.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.13, 573.08 and 316.71 is: 437.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.13 : 573.08 = 316.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.13/573.08 = 316.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.13x = 573.08 × 316.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.13x = 181,498.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,498.58/415.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.21

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