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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.60, 622.05 and 383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.60, 622.05 and 383.20 is: 573.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.60 : 622.05 = 383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.60/622.05 = 383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.60x = 622.05 × 383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.60x = 238,369.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,369.56/415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.56

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