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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.18, 572.77 and 267.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.18, 572.77 and 267.83 is: 369.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.18 : 572.77 = 267.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.18/572.77 = 267.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.18x = 572.77 × 267.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.18x = 153,404.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,404.99/415.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.49

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