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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.48, 571.69 and 267.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.48, 571.69 and 267.17 is: 368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.48 : 571.69 = 267.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.48/571.69 = 267.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.48x = 571.69 × 267.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.48x = 152,735.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,735.89/414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.50

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