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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.59, 570.67 and 266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.59, 570.67 and 266.20 is: 367.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.59 : 570.67 = 266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.59/570.67 = 266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.59x = 570.67 × 266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.59x = 151,912.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,912.35/413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.30

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