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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.80, 573.30 and 345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.80, 573.30 and 345.96 is: 477.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.80 : 573.30 = 345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.80/573.30 = 345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.80x = 573.30 × 345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.80x = 198,338.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,338.87/415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.01

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