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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.50, 575.04 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.50, 575.04 and 261.52 is: 361.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.50 : 575.04 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.50/575.04 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.50x = 575.04 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.50x = 150,384.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,384.46/416.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.07

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