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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.52, 572.18 and 376.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.52, 572.18 and 376.46 is: 518.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.52 : 572.18 = 376.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.52/572.18 = 376.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.52x = 572.18 × 376.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.52x = 215,402.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,402.88/415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.39

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