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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.15, 573.15 and 369.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.15, 573.15 and 369.01 is: 509.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.15 : 573.15 = 369.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.15/573.15 = 369.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.15x = 573.15 × 369.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.15x = 211,496.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,496.24/415.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.45

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