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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.84, 572.23 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.84, 572.23 and 267.29 is: 368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.84 : 572.23 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.84/572.23 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.84x = 572.23 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.84x = 152,951.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,951.36/414.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.70

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