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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.27, 574.66 and 269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.27, 574.66 and 269.02 is: 371.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.27 : 574.66 = 269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.27/574.66 = 269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.27x = 574.66 × 269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.27x = 154,596.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,596.09/416.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.38

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