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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.15, 573.10 and 315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.15, 573.10 and 315.60 is: 435.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.15 : 573.10 = 315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.15/573.10 = 315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.15x = 573.10 × 315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.15x = 180,868.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,868.31/415.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.67

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