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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.53, 571.89 and 267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.53, 571.89 and 267.25 is: 368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.53 : 571.89 = 267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.53/571.89 = 267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.53x = 571.89 × 267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.53x = 152,836.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,836.27/414.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.70

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