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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.74, 574.11 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.74, 574.11 and 376.86 is: 520.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.74 : 574.11 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.74/574.11 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.74x = 574.11 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.74x = 216,359.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,359.09/415.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.42

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