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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.76, 570.98 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.76, 570.98 and 266.40 is: 367.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.76 : 570.98 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.76/570.98 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.76x = 570.98 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.76x = 152,106.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,106.22/413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.62

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