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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.81, 572.58 and 265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.81, 572.58 and 265.55 is: 366.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.81 : 572.58 = 265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.81/572.58 = 265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.81x = 572.58 × 265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.81x = 152,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,045.76/414.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.54

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