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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 572.81 and 365.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 572.81 and 365.42 is: 503.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 572.81 = 365.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/572.81 = 365.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 572.81 × 365.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 209,314.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,314.40/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.98

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