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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.24, 574.48 and 268.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.24, 574.48 and 268.94 is: 371.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.24 : 574.48 = 268.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.24/574.48 = 268.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.24x = 574.48 × 268.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.24x = 154,500.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,500.65/416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.18

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