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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.22, 572.66 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.22, 572.66 and 275.12 is: 379.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.22 : 572.66 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.22/572.66 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.22x = 572.66 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.22x = 157,550.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,550.22/415.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.44

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