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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 573.18 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 573.18 and 305.16 is: 421.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 573.18 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/573.18 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 573.18 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 174,911.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,911.61/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.15

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