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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.59, 573.10 and 268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.59, 573.10 and 268.30 is: 369.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.59 : 573.10 = 268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.59/573.10 = 268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.59x = 573.10 × 268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.59x = 153,762.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,762.73/415.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.99

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