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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.62, 573.75 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.62, 573.75 and 268.34 is: 370.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.62 : 573.75 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.62/573.75 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.62x = 573.75 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.62x = 153,957.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,957.21/415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.43

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