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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.30, 570.74 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.30, 570.74 and 266.18 is: 367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.30 : 570.74 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.30/570.74 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.30x = 570.74 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.30x = 151,915.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,915.39/413.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.57

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