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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.28, 572.72 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.28, 572.72 and 304.74 is: 420.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.28 : 572.72 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.28/572.72 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.28x = 572.72 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.28x = 174,530.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,530.69/415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.27

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