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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.06, 574 and 268.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.06, 574 and 268.78 is: 370.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.06 : 574 = 268.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.06/574 = 268.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.06x = 574 × 268.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.06x = 154,279.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,279.72/416.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.81

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