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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.68, 573.90 and 371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.68, 573.90 and 371.94 is: 513.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.68 : 573.90 = 371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.68/573.90 = 371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.68x = 573.90 × 371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.68x = 213,456.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,456.37/415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.51

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