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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.02, 620.62 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.02, 620.62 and 267.74 is: 401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.02 : 620.62 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.02/620.62 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.02x = 620.62 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.02x = 166,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,164.80/414.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.34

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