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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.45, 573.33 and 268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.45, 573.33 and 268.05 is: 369.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.45 : 573.33 = 268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.45/573.33 = 268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.45x = 573.33 × 268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.45x = 153,681.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,681.11/415.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.91

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