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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.50, 573.39 and 304.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.50, 573.39 and 304.62 is: 420.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.50 : 573.39 = 304.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.50/573.39 = 304.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.50x = 573.39 × 304.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.50x = 174,666.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,666.06/415.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.38

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