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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.31, 574.38 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.31, 574.38 and 268.80 is: 370.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.31 : 574.38 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.31/574.38 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.31x = 574.38 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.31x = 154,393.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,393.34/416.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.86

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