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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.60, 573 and 345.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.60, 573 and 345.40 is: 476.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.60 : 573 = 345.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.60/573 = 345.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.60x = 573 × 345.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.60x = 197,914.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,914.20/415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.21

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