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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.38, 574.54 and 261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.38, 574.54 and 261.13 is: 360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.38 : 574.54 = 261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.38/574.54 = 261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.38x = 574.54 × 261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.38x = 150,029.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,029.63/416.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.32

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