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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.50, 573.32 and 268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.50, 573.32 and 268.26 is: 370.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.50 : 573.32 = 268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.50/573.32 = 268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.50x = 573.32 × 268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.50x = 153,798.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,798.82/415.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.15

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