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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.26, 573.33 and 275.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.26, 573.33 and 275.61 is: 380.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.26 : 573.33 = 275.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.26/573.33 = 275.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.26x = 573.33 × 275.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.26x = 158,015.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,015.48/415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.52

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