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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.69, 570.83 and 266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.69, 570.83 and 266.27 is: 367.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.69 : 570.83 = 266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.69/570.83 = 266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.69x = 570.83 × 266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.69x = 151,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,990.72/413.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.41

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