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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.06, 574.44 and 268.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.06, 574.44 and 268.79 is: 371.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.06 : 574.44 = 268.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.06/574.44 = 268.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.06x = 574.44 × 268.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.06x = 154,406.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,406.21/416.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.11

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