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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.31, 572.94 and 267.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.31, 572.94 and 267.89 is: 369.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.31 : 572.94 = 267.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.31/572.94 = 267.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.31x = 572.94 × 267.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.31x = 153,482.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,482.03/415.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.56

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