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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.56, 574.86 and 269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.56, 574.86 and 269.16 is: 371.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.56 : 574.86 = 269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.56/574.86 = 269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.56x = 574.86 × 269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.56x = 154,729.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,729.32/416.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.45

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