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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.92, 574.05 and 268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.92, 574.05 and 268.60 is: 370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.92 : 574.05 = 268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.92/574.05 = 268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.92x = 574.05 × 268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.92x = 154,189.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,189.83/415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.72

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