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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.52, 574.65 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.52, 574.65 and 269.10 is: 371.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.52 : 574.65 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.52/574.65 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.52x = 574.65 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.52x = 154,638.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,638.32/416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.26

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