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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.65, 623.21 and 382.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.65, 623.21 and 382.71 is: 573.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.65 : 623.21 = 382.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.65/623.21 = 382.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.65x = 623.21 × 382.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.65x = 238,506.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,506.79/415.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.82

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