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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.68, 572.40 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.68, 572.40 and 349.92 is: 481.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.68 : 572.40 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.68/572.40 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.68x = 572.40 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.68x = 200,294.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,294.21/415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.85

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