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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.96, 574.08 and 403.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.96, 574.08 and 403.21 is: 556.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.96 : 574.08 = 403.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.96/574.08 = 403.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.96x = 574.08 × 403.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.96x = 231,474.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,474.80/415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.48

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