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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.06, 572.47 and 265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.06, 572.47 and 265.73 is: 366.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.06 : 572.47 = 265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.06/572.47 = 265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.06x = 572.47 × 265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.06x = 152,122.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,122.15/415.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.51

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