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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.46, 573.52 and 268.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.46, 573.52 and 268.17 is: 370.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.46 : 573.52 = 268.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.46/573.52 = 268.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.46x = 573.52 × 268.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.46x = 153,800.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,800.86/415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.19

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