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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.19, 572.57 and 310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.19, 572.57 and 310.52 is: 428.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.19 : 572.57 = 310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.19/572.57 = 310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.19x = 572.57 × 310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.19x = 177,790.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,790.02/415.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.22

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