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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.72, 572.27 and 267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.72, 572.27 and 267.57 is: 369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.72 : 572.27 = 267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.72/572.27 = 267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.72x = 572.27 × 267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.72x = 153,120.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,120.95/414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.22

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