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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.22, 573.02 and 267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.22, 573.02 and 267.91 is: 369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.22 : 573.02 = 267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.22/573.02 = 267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.22x = 573.02 × 267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.22x = 153,515.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,515.02/415.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.72

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