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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.48, 573.50 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.48, 573.50 and 268.12 is: 370.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.48 : 573.50 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.48/573.50 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.48x = 573.50 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.48x = 153,766.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,766.82/415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.09

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