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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.38, 571.80 and 410.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.38, 571.80 and 410.52 is: 565.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.38 : 571.80 = 410.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.38/571.80 = 410.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.38x = 571.80 × 410.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.38x = 234,735.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,735.34/415.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.11

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