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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.14, 574.32 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.14, 574.32 and 266.92 is: 368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.14 : 574.32 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.14/574.32 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.14x = 574.32 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.14x = 153,296.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,296.42/416.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.38

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