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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.08, 620.71 and 267.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.08, 620.71 and 267.81 is: 401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.08 : 620.71 = 267.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.08/620.71 = 267.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.08x = 620.71 × 267.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.08x = 166,229.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,229.24/414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.44

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