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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.60, 573.68 and 305.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.60, 573.68 and 305.94 is: 422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.60 : 573.68 = 305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.60/573.68 = 305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.60x = 573.68 × 305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.60x = 175,514.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,514.58/415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.32

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