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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.30, 571.90 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.30, 571.90 and 266.94 is: 368.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.30 : 571.90 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.30/571.90 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.30x = 571.90 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.30x = 152,662.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,662.99/414.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.48

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