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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.97, 574.05 and 268.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.97, 574.05 and 268.66 is: 370.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.97 : 574.05 = 268.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.97/574.05 = 268.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.97x = 574.05 × 268.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.97x = 154,224.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,224.27/415.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.76

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