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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.89, 570.97 and 266.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.89, 570.97 and 266.47 is: 367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.89 : 570.97 = 266.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.89/570.97 = 266.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.89x = 570.97 × 266.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.89x = 152,146.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,146.38/413.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.60

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