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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.28, 571.52 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.28, 571.52 and 264.96 is: 365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.28 : 571.52 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.28/571.52 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.28x = 571.52 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.28x = 151,429.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,429.94/414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.53

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