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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.13, 574.20 and 260.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.13, 574.20 and 260.88 is: 359.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.13 : 574.20 = 260.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.13/574.20 = 260.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.13x = 574.20 × 260.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.13x = 149,797.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,797.30/416.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.98

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