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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.88, 573.70 and 268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.88, 573.70 and 268.28 is: 370.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.88 : 573.70 = 268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.88/573.70 = 268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.88x = 573.70 × 268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.88x = 153,912.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,912.24/415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.09

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