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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.26, 620.58 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.26, 620.58 and 267.80 is: 401.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.26 : 620.58 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.26/620.58 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.26x = 620.58 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.26x = 166,191.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,191.32/414.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.18

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