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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.52, 572.64 and 298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.52, 572.64 and 298.88 is: 411.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.52 : 572.64 = 298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.52/572.64 = 298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.52x = 572.64 × 298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.52x = 171,150.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,150.64/415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.90

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