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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.46, 573.60 and 268.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.46, 573.60 and 268.36 is: 370.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.46 : 573.60 = 268.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.46/573.60 = 268.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.46x = 573.60 × 268.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.46x = 153,931.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,931.30/415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.51

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