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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416, 574.12 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416, 574.12 and 260.72 is: 359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416 : 574.12 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416/574.12 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416x = 574.12 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416x = 149,684.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,684.57/416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.82

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