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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.88, 571.74 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.88, 571.74 and 267.28 is: 368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.88 : 571.74 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.88/571.74 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.88x = 571.74 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.88x = 152,814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,814.67/414.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.33

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