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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416, 573.54 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416, 573.54 and 268.64 is: 370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416 : 573.54 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416/573.54 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416x = 573.54 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416x = 154,075.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,075.79/416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.37

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