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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.45, 574.29 and 269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.45, 574.29 and 269.13 is: 371.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.45 : 574.29 = 269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.45/574.29 = 269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.45x = 574.29 × 269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.45x = 154,558.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,558.67/416.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.13

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