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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.20, 572.83 and 267.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.20, 572.83 and 267.82 is: 369.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.20 : 572.83 = 267.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.20/572.83 = 267.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.20x = 572.83 × 267.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.20x = 153,413.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,413.23/415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.49

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