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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.12, 574.32 and 260.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.12, 574.32 and 260.78 is: 359.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.12 : 574.32 = 260.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.12/574.32 = 260.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.12x = 574.32 × 260.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.12x = 149,771.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,771.17/416.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.92

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