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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.54, 572.04 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.54, 572.04 and 267.12 is: 368.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.54 : 572.04 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.54/572.04 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.54x = 572.04 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.54x = 152,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,803.32/414.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.61

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