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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.98, 571.35 and 267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.98, 571.35 and 267.04 is: 368.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.98 : 571.35 = 267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.98/571.35 = 267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.98x = 571.35 × 267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.98x = 152,574.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,574.05/413.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.55

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