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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.33, 572.97 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.33, 572.97 and 268.02 is: 369.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.33 : 572.97 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.33/572.97 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.33x = 572.97 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.33x = 153,563.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,563.21/415.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.74

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