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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.23, 572.63 and 332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.23, 572.63 and 332.34 is: 458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.23 : 572.63 = 332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.23/572.63 = 332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.23x = 572.63 × 332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.23x = 190,307.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,307.85/415.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.32

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