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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.21, 574.52 and 269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.21, 574.52 and 269.24 is: 371.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.21 : 574.52 = 269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.21/574.52 = 269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.21x = 574.52 × 269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.21x = 154,679.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,679.55/416.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.64

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