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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.60, 573.28 and 295.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.60, 573.28 and 295.99 is: 408.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.60 : 573.28 = 295.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.60/573.28 = 295.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.60x = 573.28 × 295.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.60x = 169,685.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,685.15/415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.29

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