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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.92, 573.78 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.92, 573.78 and 266.48 is: 367.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.92 : 573.78 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.92/573.78 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.92x = 573.78 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.92x = 152,900.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,900.89/415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.62

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