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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.56, 571.98 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.56, 571.98 and 267.28 is: 368.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.56 : 571.98 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.56/571.98 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.56x = 571.98 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.56x = 152,879.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,879.53/414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.78

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