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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.65, 575.20 and 269.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.65, 575.20 and 269.37 is: 371.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.65 : 575.20 = 269.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.65/575.20 = 269.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.65x = 575.20 × 269.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.65x = 154,938.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,938.84/416.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.87

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