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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.54, 573.51 and 304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.54, 573.51 and 304.96 is: 420.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.54 : 573.51 = 304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.54/573.51 = 304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.54x = 573.51 × 304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.54x = 174,897.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,897.61/415.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.89

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