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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.82, 572.43 and 267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.82, 572.43 and 267.49 is: 369.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.82 : 572.43 = 267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.82/572.43 = 267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.82x = 572.43 × 267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.82x = 153,119.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,119.30/414.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.12

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