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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.64, 574.80 and 261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.64, 574.80 and 261.60 is: 360.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.64 : 574.80 = 261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.64/574.80 = 261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.64x = 574.80 × 261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.64x = 150,367.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,367.68/416.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.91

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