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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.80, 570.72 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.80, 570.72 and 266.48 is: 367.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.80 : 570.72 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.80/570.72 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.80x = 570.72 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.80x = 152,085.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,085.47/413.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.53

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