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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.95, 572.60 and 267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.95, 572.60 and 267.62 is: 369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.95 : 572.60 = 267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.95/572.60 = 267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.95x = 572.60 × 267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.95x = 153,237.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,237.02/414.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.29

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