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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.47, 573.02 and 275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.47, 573.02 and 275.36 is: 379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.47 : 573.02 = 275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.47/573.02 = 275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.47x = 573.02 × 275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.47x = 157,786.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,786.79/415.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.78

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