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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.21, 573.14 and 267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.21, 573.14 and 267.90 is: 369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.21 : 573.14 = 267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.21/573.14 = 267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.21x = 573.14 × 267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.21x = 153,544.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,544.21/415.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.80

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