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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.94, 572.52 and 267.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.94, 572.52 and 267.61 is: 369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.94 : 572.52 = 267.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.94/572.52 = 267.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.94x = 572.52 × 267.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.94x = 153,212.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,212.08/414.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.24

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