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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.09, 572.74 and 267.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.09, 572.74 and 267.70 is: 369.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.09 : 572.74 = 267.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.09/572.74 = 267.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.09x = 572.74 × 267.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.09x = 153,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,322.50/415.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.37

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