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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.63, 573.68 and 268.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.63, 573.68 and 268.36 is: 370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.63 : 573.68 = 268.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.63/573.68 = 268.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.63x = 573.68 × 268.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.63x = 153,955.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,955.23/415.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.41

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