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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.17, 572.94 and 275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.17, 572.94 and 275.22 is: 379.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.17 : 572.94 = 275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.17/572.94 = 275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.17x = 572.94 × 275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.17x = 157,684.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,684.55/415.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.81

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