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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.31, 572.74 and 310.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.31, 572.74 and 310.65 is: 428.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.31 : 572.74 = 310.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.31/572.74 = 310.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.31x = 572.74 × 310.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.31x = 177,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,921.68/415.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.41

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