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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.97, 571.29 and 266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.97, 571.29 and 266.66 is: 368.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.97 : 571.29 = 266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.97/571.29 = 266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.97x = 571.29 × 266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.97x = 152,340.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,340.19/413.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.00

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