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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.78, 572.10 and 267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.78, 572.10 and 267.24 is: 368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.78 : 572.10 = 267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.78/572.10 = 267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.78x = 572.10 × 267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.78x = 152,888.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,888.00/414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.60

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