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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.09, 572.49 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.09, 572.49 and 267.74 is: 369.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.09 : 572.49 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.09/572.49 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.09x = 572.49 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.09x = 153,275.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,275.61/415.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.26

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