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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.53, 573.08 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.53, 573.08 and 268.11 is: 369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.53 : 573.08 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.53/573.08 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.53x = 573.08 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.53x = 153,647.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,647.14/415.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.76

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