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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.77, 573.40 and 297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.77, 573.40 and 297.52 is: 410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.77 : 573.40 = 297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.77/573.40 = 297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.77x = 573.40 × 297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.77x = 170,597.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,597.97/415.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.32

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