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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.90, 572.34 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.90, 572.34 and 267.48 is: 368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.90 : 572.34 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.90/572.34 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.90x = 572.34 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.90x = 153,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,089.50/414.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.98

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