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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.67, 573.65 and 275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.67, 573.65 and 275.54 is: 380.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.67 : 573.65 = 275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.67/573.65 = 275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.67x = 573.65 × 275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.67x = 158,063.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,063.58/415.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.27

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