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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.13, 572.91 and 275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.13, 572.91 and 275.01 is: 379.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.13 : 572.91 = 275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.13/572.91 = 275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.13x = 572.91 × 275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.13x = 157,555.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,555.98/415.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.53

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