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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.52, 573.65 and 275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.52, 573.65 and 275.82 is: 380.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.52 : 573.65 = 275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.52/573.65 = 275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.52x = 573.65 × 275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.52x = 158,226.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,226.19/415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.79

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