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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.36, 572.52 and 311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.36, 572.52 and 311.68 is: 429.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.36 : 572.52 = 311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.36/572.52 = 311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.36x = 572.52 × 311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.36x = 178,443.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,443.03/415.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.61

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