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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.29, 573.13 and 275.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.29, 573.13 and 275.17 is: 379.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.29 : 573.13 = 275.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.29/573.13 = 275.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.29x = 573.13 × 275.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.29x = 157,706.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,706.06/415.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.75

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