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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.39, 570.68 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.39, 570.68 and 266.28 is: 367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.39 : 570.68 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.39/570.68 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.39x = 570.68 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.39x = 151,960.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,960.67/413.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.60

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