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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.06, 571.29 and 266.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.06, 571.29 and 266.57 is: 367.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.06 : 571.29 = 266.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.06/571.29 = 266.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.06x = 571.29 × 266.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.06x = 152,287.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,287.06/414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.79

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