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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.26, 571.86 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.26, 571.86 and 267.14 is: 368.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.26 : 571.86 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.26/571.86 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.26x = 571.86 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.26x = 152,763.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,763.82/414.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.77

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