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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.84, 572.66 and 265.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.84, 572.66 and 265.67 is: 366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.84 : 572.66 = 265.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.84/572.66 = 265.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.84x = 572.66 × 265.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.84x = 152,134.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,134.39/414.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.73

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