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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.18, 572.16 and 396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.18, 572.16 and 396.28 is: 546.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.18 : 572.16 = 396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.18/572.16 = 396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.18x = 572.16 × 396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.18x = 226,735.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,735.56/415.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.11

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