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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.86, 573.66 and 388.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.86, 573.66 and 388.53 is: 535.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.86 : 573.66 = 388.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.86/573.66 = 388.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.86x = 573.66 × 388.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.86x = 222,884.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,884.12/415.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.96

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