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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.52, 573.22 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.52, 573.22 and 268.08 is: 369.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.52 : 573.22 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.52/573.22 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.52x = 573.22 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.52x = 153,668.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,668.82/415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.82

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