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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.34, 575.01 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.34, 575.01 and 261.18 is: 360.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.34 : 575.01 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.34/575.01 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.34x = 575.01 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.34x = 150,181.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,181.11/416.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.72

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