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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.87, 571.27 and 266.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.87, 571.27 and 266.51 is: 367.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.87 : 571.27 = 266.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.87/571.27 = 266.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.87x = 571.27 × 266.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.87x = 152,246.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,246.98/413.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.86

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