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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.29, 572.49 and 267.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.29, 572.49 and 267.87 is: 369.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.29 : 572.49 = 267.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.29/572.49 = 267.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.29x = 572.49 × 267.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.29x = 153,352.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,352.90/415.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.27

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