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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.16, 574.04 and 268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.16, 574.04 and 268.91 is: 370.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.16 : 574.04 = 268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.16/574.04 = 268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.16x = 574.04 × 268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.16x = 154,360.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,360.88/416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.92

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