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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.55, 571.95 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.55, 571.95 and 266.92 is: 368.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.55 : 571.95 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.55/571.95 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.55x = 571.95 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.55x = 152,664.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,664.89/414.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.27

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