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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.94, 573.90 and 268.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.94, 573.90 and 268.61 is: 370.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.94 : 573.90 = 268.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.94/573.90 = 268.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.94x = 573.90 × 268.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.94x = 154,155.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,155.28/415.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.62

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