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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.29, 572.76 and 316.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.29, 572.76 and 316.89 is: 437.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.29 : 572.76 = 316.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.29/572.76 = 316.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.29x = 572.76 × 316.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.29x = 181,501.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,501.92/415.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.05

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