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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.16, 572.50 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.16, 572.50 and 267.80 is: 369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.16 : 572.50 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.16/572.50 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.16x = 572.50 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.16x = 153,315.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,315.50/415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.29

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