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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.30, 572.40 and 304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.30, 572.40 and 304.54 is: 419.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.30 : 572.40 = 304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.30/572.40 = 304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.30x = 572.40 × 304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.30x = 174,318.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,318.70/415.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.74

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