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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.02, 573.86 and 260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.02, 573.86 and 260.50 is: 359.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.02 : 573.86 = 260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.02/573.86 = 260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.02x = 573.86 × 260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.02x = 149,490.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,490.53/416.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.33

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