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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.86, 573.39 and 378.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.86, 573.39 and 378.87 is: 522.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.86 : 573.39 = 378.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.86/573.39 = 378.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.86x = 573.39 × 378.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.86x = 217,240.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,240.27/415.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.39

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