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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.05, 572.64 and 267.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.05, 572.64 and 267.42 is: 368.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.05 : 572.64 = 267.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.05/572.64 = 267.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.05x = 572.64 × 267.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.05x = 153,135.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,135.39/415.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.96

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