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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.04, 574.11 and 268.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.04, 574.11 and 268.83 is: 370.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.04 : 574.11 = 268.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.04/574.11 = 268.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.04x = 574.11 × 268.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.04x = 154,337.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,337.99/416.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.97

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