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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.56, 573.02 and 381.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.56, 573.02 and 381.80 is: 526.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.56 : 573.02 = 381.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.56/573.02 = 381.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.56x = 573.02 × 381.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.56x = 218,779.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,779.04/415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.47

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