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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.72, 574.78 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.72, 574.78 and 269.56 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.72 : 574.78 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.72/574.78 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.72x = 574.78 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.72x = 154,937.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,937.70/416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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