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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.48, 571.56 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.48, 571.56 and 266.88 is: 368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.48 : 571.56 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.48/571.56 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.48x = 571.56 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.48x = 152,537.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,537.93/414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.02

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