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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.92, 572.67 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.92, 572.67 and 267.60 is: 369.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.92 : 572.67 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.92/572.67 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.92x = 572.67 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.92x = 153,248.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,248.64/414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.34

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