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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.35, 573.21 and 275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.35, 573.21 and 275.24 is: 379.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.35 : 573.21 = 275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.35/573.21 = 275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.35x = 573.21 × 275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.35x = 157,767.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,767.45/415.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.84

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