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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.56, 571.90 and 267.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.56, 571.90 and 267.31 is: 368.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.56 : 571.90 = 267.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.56/571.90 = 267.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.56x = 571.90 × 267.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.56x = 152,874.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,874.59/414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.76

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