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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.52, 573.09 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.52, 573.09 and 266.18 is: 367.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.52 : 573.09 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.52/573.09 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.52x = 573.09 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.52x = 152,545.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,545.10/415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.12

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