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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.78, 570.72 and 266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.78, 570.72 and 266.27 is: 367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.78 : 570.72 = 266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.78/570.72 = 266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.78x = 570.72 × 266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.78x = 151,964.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,964.28/413.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.26

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