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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.72, 572.04 and 267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.72, 572.04 and 267.54 is: 369.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.72 : 572.04 = 267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.72/572.04 = 267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.72x = 572.04 × 267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.72x = 153,043.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,043.58/414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.03

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