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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.01, 622.53 and 268.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.01, 622.53 and 268.99 is: 403.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.01 : 622.53 = 268.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.01/622.53 = 268.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.01x = 622.53 × 268.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.01x = 167,452.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,452.79/415.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.49

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