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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.85, 574.50 and 354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.85, 574.50 and 354.32 is: 489.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.85 : 574.50 = 354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.85/574.50 = 354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.85x = 574.50 × 354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.85x = 203,556.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,556.84/415.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.50

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