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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.26, 573.17 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.26, 573.17 and 267.84 is: 369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.26 : 573.17 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.26/573.17 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.26x = 573.17 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.26x = 153,516.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,516.51/415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.69

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