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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.26, 622.98 and 381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.26, 622.98 and 381.51 is: 572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.26 : 622.98 = 381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.26/622.98 = 381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.26x = 622.98 × 381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.26x = 237,673.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,673.10/415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.35

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