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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.38, 571.04 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.38, 571.04 and 266.76 is: 367.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.38 : 571.04 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.38/571.04 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.38x = 571.04 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.38x = 152,330.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,330.63/414.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.61

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