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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.36, 571.56 and 403.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.36, 571.56 and 403.24 is: 554.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.36 : 571.56 = 403.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.36/571.56 = 403.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.36x = 571.56 × 403.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.36x = 230,475.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,475.85/415.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.88

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