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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.78, 573.51 and 305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.78, 573.51 and 305.26 is: 421.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.78 : 573.51 = 305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.78/573.51 = 305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.78x = 573.51 × 305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.78x = 175,069.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,069.66/415.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.06

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