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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.46, 574.62 and 261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.46, 574.62 and 261.24 is: 360.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.46 : 574.62 = 261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.46/574.62 = 261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.46x = 574.62 × 261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.46x = 150,113.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,113.73/416.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.45

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