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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.35, 572.54 and 310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.35, 572.54 and 310.86 is: 428.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.35 : 572.54 = 310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.35/572.54 = 310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.35x = 572.54 × 310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.35x = 177,978.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,978.23/415.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.50

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