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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.64, 575.01 and 269.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.64, 575.01 and 269.36 is: 371.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.64 : 575.01 = 269.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.64/575.01 = 269.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.64x = 575.01 × 269.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.64x = 154,881.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,881.82/416.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.74

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