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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.33, 574.06 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.33, 574.06 and 266.76 is: 367.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.33 : 574.06 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.33/574.06 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.33x = 574.06 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.33x = 153,134.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,134.91/416.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.82

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