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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.35, 552.78 and 415.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.35, 552.78 and 415.35 is: 552.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.35 : 552.78 = 415.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.35/552.78 = 415.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.35x = 552.78 × 415.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.35x = 229,597.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,597.17/415.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.78

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