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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.67, 573.45 and 268.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.67, 573.45 and 268.25 is: 370.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.67 : 573.45 = 268.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.67/573.45 = 268.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.67x = 573.45 × 268.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.67x = 153,825.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,825.10/415.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.07

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