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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.70, 574.56 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.70, 574.56 and 267.12 is: 368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.70 : 574.56 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.70/574.56 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.70x = 574.56 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.70x = 153,476.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,476.47/416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.31

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