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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.77, 571.19 and 266.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.77, 571.19 and 266.65 is: 368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.77 : 571.19 = 266.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.77/571.19 = 266.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.77x = 571.19 × 266.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.77x = 152,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,308.48/413.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.10

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