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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.43, 573.32 and 275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.43, 573.32 and 275.30 is: 379.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.43 : 573.32 = 275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.43/573.32 = 275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.43x = 573.32 × 275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.43x = 157,835.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,835.00/415.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.93

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