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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.14, 573.13 and 275.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.14, 573.13 and 275.45 is: 380.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.14 : 573.13 = 275.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.14/573.13 = 275.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.14x = 573.13 × 275.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.14x = 157,868.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,868.93/415.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.28

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