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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.45, 571.95 and 267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.45, 571.95 and 267.05 is: 368.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.45 : 571.95 = 267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.45/571.95 = 267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.45x = 571.95 × 267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.45x = 152,740.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,740.68/414.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.54

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