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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.73, 573.48 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.73, 573.48 and 268.52 is: 370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.73 : 573.48 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.73/573.48 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.73x = 573.48 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.73x = 153,987.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,987.98/415.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.40

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