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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.92, 572.40 and 265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.92, 572.40 and 265.48 is: 366.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.92 : 572.40 = 265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.92/572.40 = 265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.92x = 572.40 × 265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.92x = 151,957.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,957.89/414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.23

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