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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.22, 573.04 and 282.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.22, 573.04 and 282.73 is: 390.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.22 : 573.04 = 282.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.22/573.04 = 282.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.22x = 573.04 × 282.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.22x = 162,015.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,015.60/415.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.19

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