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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.62, 572.31 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.62, 572.31 and 267.26 is: 368.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.62 : 572.31 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.62/572.31 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.62x = 572.31 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.62x = 152,955.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,955.57/414.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.91

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