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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.46, 571.86 and 267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.46, 571.86 and 267.04 is: 368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.46 : 571.86 = 267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.46/571.86 = 267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.46x = 571.86 × 267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.46x = 152,709.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,709.49/414.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.45

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