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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.28, 572.92 and 310.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.28, 572.92 and 310.18 is: 427.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.28 : 572.92 = 310.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.28/572.92 = 310.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.28x = 572.92 × 310.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.28x = 177,708.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,708.33/415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.92

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