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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.28, 571.54 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.28, 571.54 and 267 is: 368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.28 : 571.54 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.28/571.54 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.28x = 571.54 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.28x = 152,601.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,601.85/414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.35

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