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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.56, 573.74 and 268.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.56, 573.74 and 268.47 is: 370.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.56 : 573.74 = 268.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.56/573.74 = 268.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.56x = 573.74 × 268.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.56x = 154,031.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,031.98/415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.66

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