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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.85, 573.54 and 275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.85, 573.54 and 275.91 is: 380.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.85 : 573.54 = 275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.85/573.54 = 275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.85x = 573.54 × 275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.85x = 158,245.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,245.42/415.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.54

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