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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.39, 572.06 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.39, 572.06 and 267.28 is: 368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.39 : 572.06 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.39/572.06 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.39x = 572.06 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.39x = 152,900.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,900.20/414.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.98

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