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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.33, 574.11 and 268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.33, 574.11 and 268.70 is: 370.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.33 : 574.11 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.33/574.11 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.33x = 574.11 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.33x = 154,260.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,260.49/416.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.53

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