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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.71, 573.36 and 275.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.71, 573.36 and 275.61 is: 380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.71 : 573.36 = 275.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.71/573.36 = 275.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.71x = 573.36 × 275.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.71x = 158,023.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,023.75/415.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.13

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