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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.69, 573.58 and 268.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.69, 573.58 and 268.27 is: 370.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.69 : 573.58 = 268.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.69/573.58 = 268.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.69x = 573.58 × 268.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.69x = 153,874.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,874.31/415.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.17

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