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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.11, 571.46 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.11, 571.46 and 266.49 is: 367.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.11 : 571.46 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.11/571.46 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.11x = 571.46 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.11x = 152,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,287.04/414.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.74

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