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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.80, 573.45 and 275.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.80, 573.45 and 275.81 is: 380.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.80 : 573.45 = 275.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.80/573.45 = 275.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.80x = 573.45 × 275.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.80x = 158,159.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,159.34/415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.37

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