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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.44, 572.04 and 374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.44, 572.04 and 374.16 is: 515.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.44 : 572.04 = 374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.44/572.04 = 374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.44x = 572.04 × 374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.44x = 214,034.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,034.49/415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.20

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