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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.82, 570.96 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.82, 570.96 and 266.40 is: 367.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.82 : 570.96 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.82/570.96 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.82x = 570.96 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.82x = 152,103.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,103.74/413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.56

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