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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.64, 572.05 and 267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.64, 572.05 and 267.25 is: 368.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.64 : 572.05 = 267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.64/572.05 = 267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.64x = 572.05 × 267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.64x = 152,881.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,881.41/414.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.71

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