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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.48, 573.39 and 275.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.48, 573.39 and 275.35 is: 380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.48 : 573.39 = 275.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.48/573.39 = 275.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.48x = 573.39 × 275.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.48x = 157,883.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,883.68/415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.01

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