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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.20, 571.72 and 266.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.20, 571.72 and 266.83 is: 368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.20 : 571.72 = 266.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.20/571.72 = 266.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.20x = 571.72 × 266.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.20x = 152,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,547.85/414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.30

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