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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.54, 574.39 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.54, 574.39 and 268.92 is: 370.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.54 : 574.39 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.54/574.39 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.54x = 574.39 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.54x = 154,465.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,465.29/416.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.83

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