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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.08, 571.20 and 266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.08, 571.20 and 266.72 is: 367.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.08 : 571.20 = 266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.08/571.20 = 266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.08x = 571.20 × 266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.08x = 152,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,350.46/414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.93

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