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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.17, 572.90 and 267.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.17, 572.90 and 267.78 is: 369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.17 : 572.90 = 267.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.17/572.90 = 267.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.17x = 572.90 × 267.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.17x = 153,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,411.16/415.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.51

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