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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.62, 573.59 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.62, 573.59 and 275.50 is: 380.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.62 : 573.59 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.62/573.59 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.62x = 573.59 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.62x = 158,024.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,024.05/415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.21

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