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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.86, 573.75 and 268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.86, 573.75 and 268.26 is: 370.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.86 : 573.75 = 268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.86/573.75 = 268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.86x = 573.75 × 268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.86x = 153,914.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,914.18/415.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.11

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