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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.68, 572.94 and 353.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.68, 572.94 and 353.67 is: 487.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.68 : 572.94 = 353.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.68/572.94 = 353.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.68x = 572.94 × 353.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.68x = 202,631.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,631.69/415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.47

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