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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.16, 571.08 and 266.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.16, 571.08 and 266.59 is: 367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.16 : 571.08 = 266.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.16/571.08 = 266.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.16x = 571.08 × 266.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.16x = 152,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,244.22/414.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.60

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