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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.66, 570.39 and 266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.66, 570.39 and 266.09 is: 366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.66 : 570.39 = 266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.66/570.39 = 266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.66x = 570.39 × 266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.66x = 151,775.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,775.08/413.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.91

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