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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.92, 572.47 and 267.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.92, 572.47 and 267.71 is: 369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.92 : 572.47 = 267.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.92/572.47 = 267.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.92x = 572.47 × 267.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.92x = 153,252.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,252.41/414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.35

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