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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 570.78 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414, 570.78 and 266.64 is: 367.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 570.78 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/570.78 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 570.78 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 152,192.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,192.78/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.62

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