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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.27, 571.23 and 264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.27, 571.23 and 264.54 is: 364.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.27 : 571.23 = 264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.27/571.23 = 264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.27x = 571.23 × 264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.27x = 151,113.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,113.18/414.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.77

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