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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.35, 573.35 and 371.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.35, 573.35 and 371.61 is: 512.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.35 : 573.35 = 371.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.35/573.35 = 371.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.35x = 573.35 × 371.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.35x = 213,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,060.74/415.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.97

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