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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.18, 572.77 and 265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.18, 572.77 and 265.79 is: 366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.18 : 572.77 = 265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.18/572.77 = 265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.18x = 572.77 × 265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.18x = 152,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,236.54/415.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.68

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