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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.94, 573.44 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.94, 573.44 and 268.29 is: 369.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.94 : 573.44 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.94/573.44 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.94x = 573.44 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.94x = 153,846.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,846.88/415.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.88

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