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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.70, 573.64 and 268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.70, 573.64 and 268.37 is: 370.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.70 : 573.64 = 268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.70/573.64 = 268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.70x = 573.64 × 268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.70x = 153,944.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,944.23/415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.33

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