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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.50, 572.12 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.50, 572.12 and 267.12 is: 368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.50 : 572.12 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.50/572.12 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.50x = 572.12 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.50x = 152,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,823.36/414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.70

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