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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.66, 573.24 and 268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.66, 573.24 and 268.24 is: 369.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.66 : 573.24 = 268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.66/573.24 = 268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.66x = 573.24 × 268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.66x = 153,765.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,765.90/415.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.93

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