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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.32, 574.57 and 261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.32, 574.57 and 261.28 is: 360.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.32 : 574.57 = 261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.32/574.57 = 261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.32x = 574.57 × 261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.32x = 150,120.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,120.78/416.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.59

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