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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.18, 571.32 and 266.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.18, 571.32 and 266.91 is: 368.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.18 : 571.32 = 266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.18/571.32 = 266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.18x = 571.32 × 266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.18x = 152,491.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,491.02/414.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.18

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