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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.74, 621.16 and 266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.74, 621.16 and 266.10 is: 398.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.74 : 621.16 = 266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.74/621.16 = 266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.74x = 621.16 × 266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.74x = 165,290.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,290.68/414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.54

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