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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.67, 573.42 and 268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.67, 573.42 and 268.35 is: 370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.67 : 573.42 = 268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.67/573.42 = 268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.67x = 573.42 × 268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.67x = 153,877.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,877.26/415.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.20

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