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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.19, 573.95 and 268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.19, 573.95 and 268.88 is: 370.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.19 : 573.95 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.19/573.95 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.19x = 573.95 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.19x = 154,319.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,319.46/416.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.79

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