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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.47, 573.60 and 268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.47, 573.60 and 268.35 is: 370.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.47 : 573.60 = 268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.47/573.60 = 268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.47x = 573.60 × 268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.47x = 153,925.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,925.56/415.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.49

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