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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.29, 572.10 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.29, 572.10 and 267.18 is: 368.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.29 : 572.10 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.29/572.10 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.29x = 572.10 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.29x = 152,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,849.48/414.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.95

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