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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.39, 574.82 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.39, 574.82 and 269.28 is: 371.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.39 : 574.82 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.39/574.82 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.39x = 574.82 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.39x = 154,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,787.53/416.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.74

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