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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.72, 573.82 and 268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.72, 573.82 and 268.33 is: 370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.72 : 573.82 = 268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.72/573.82 = 268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.72x = 573.82 × 268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.72x = 153,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,970.80/415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.37

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