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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.75, 574.70 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.75, 574.70 and 269.73 is: 371.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.75 : 574.70 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.75/574.70 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.75x = 574.70 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.75x = 155,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,012.48/416.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.96

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