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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.25, 571.67 and 266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.25, 571.67 and 266.78 is: 368.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.25 : 571.67 = 266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.25/571.67 = 266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.25x = 571.67 × 266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.25x = 152,510.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,510.12/414.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.16

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