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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.20, 571.68 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.20, 571.68 and 372 is: 512.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.20 : 571.68 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.20/571.68 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.20x = 571.68 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.20x = 212,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,664.96/415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.20

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