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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.99, 573.78 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.99, 573.78 and 379 is: 522.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.99 : 573.78 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.99/573.78 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.99x = 573.78 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.99x = 217,462.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,462.62/415.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.76

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