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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.48, 570.98 and 266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.48, 570.98 and 266.37 is: 367.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.48 : 570.98 = 266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.48/570.98 = 266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.48x = 570.98 × 266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.48x = 152,091.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,091.94/413.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.83

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