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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.34, 571.97 and 265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.34, 571.97 and 265.17 is: 366.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.34 : 571.97 = 265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.34/571.97 = 265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.34x = 571.97 × 265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.34x = 151,669.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,669.28/414.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.05

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