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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.72, 573.35 and 275.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.72, 573.35 and 275.62 is: 380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.72 : 573.35 = 275.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.72/573.35 = 275.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.72x = 573.35 × 275.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.72x = 158,026.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,026.73/415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.13

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