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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.70, 573.77 and 275.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.70, 573.77 and 275.75 is: 380.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.70 : 573.77 = 275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.70/573.77 = 275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.70x = 573.77 × 275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.70x = 158,217.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,217.08/415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.60

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