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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.75, 575.16 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.75, 575.16 and 261.50 is: 360.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.75 : 575.16 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.75/575.16 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.75x = 575.16 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.75x = 150,404.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,404.34/416.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.90

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