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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.80, 574.38 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.80, 574.38 and 313.56 is: 433.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.80 : 574.38 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.80/574.38 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.80x = 574.38 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.80x = 180,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,102.59/415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.15

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