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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.06, 574.04 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.06, 574.04 and 268.56 is: 370.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.06 : 574.04 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.06/574.04 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.06x = 574.04 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.06x = 154,164.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,164.18/416.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.53

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