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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.66, 573.51 and 268.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.66, 573.51 and 268.51 is: 370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.66 : 573.51 = 268.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.66/573.51 = 268.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.66x = 573.51 × 268.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.66x = 153,993.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,993.17/415.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.48

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