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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.42, 572.07 and 267.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.42, 572.07 and 267.11 is: 368.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.42 : 572.07 = 267.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.42/572.07 = 267.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.42x = 572.07 × 267.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.42x = 152,802.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,802.76/414.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.71

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