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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.19, 572.63 and 267.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.19, 572.63 and 267.83 is: 369.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.19 : 572.63 = 267.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.19/572.63 = 267.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.19x = 572.63 × 267.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.19x = 153,363.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,363.29/415.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.39

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