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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.43, 570.21 and 266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.43, 570.21 and 266.08 is: 366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.43 : 570.21 = 266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.43/570.21 = 266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.43x = 570.21 × 266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.43x = 151,718.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,718.63/413.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.98

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