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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.84, 573.74 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.84, 573.74 and 268.56 is: 370.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.84 : 573.74 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.84/573.74 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.84x = 573.74 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.84x = 154,083.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,083.61/415.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.54

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