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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.76, 573.83 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.76, 573.83 and 275.88 is: 380.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.76 : 573.83 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.76/573.83 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.76x = 573.83 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.76x = 158,307.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,307.53/415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.77

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