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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.14, 573.99 and 268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.14, 573.99 and 268.72 is: 370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.14 : 573.99 = 268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.14/573.99 = 268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.14x = 573.99 × 268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.14x = 154,240.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,240.15/416.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.65

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