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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.44, 573.52 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.44, 573.52 and 275.50 is: 380.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.44 : 573.52 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.44/573.52 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.44x = 573.52 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.44x = 158,004.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,004.76/415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.33

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