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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.86, 573.90 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.86, 573.90 and 316.08 is: 436.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.86 : 573.90 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.86/573.90 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.86x = 573.90 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.86x = 181,398.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,398.31/415.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.20

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