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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.95, 573.80 and 268.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.95, 573.80 and 268.67 is: 370.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.95 : 573.80 = 268.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.95/573.80 = 268.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.95x = 573.80 × 268.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.95x = 154,158.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,158.63/415.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.62

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