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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.89, 572.36 and 267.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.89, 572.36 and 267.47 is: 368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.89 : 572.36 = 267.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.89/572.36 = 267.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.89x = 572.36 × 267.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.89x = 153,084.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,084.93/414.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.98

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