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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.45, 572.91 and 268.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.45, 572.91 and 268.13 is: 369.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.45 : 572.91 = 268.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.45/572.91 = 268.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.45x = 572.91 × 268.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.45x = 153,614.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,614.36/415.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.75

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