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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.98, 574.44 and 268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.98, 574.44 and 268.88 is: 371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.98 : 574.44 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.98/574.44 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.98x = 574.44 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.98x = 154,452.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,452.56/415.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.30

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