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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.76, 575.01 and 261.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.76, 575.01 and 261.51 is: 360.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.76 : 575.01 = 261.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.76/575.01 = 261.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.76x = 575.01 × 261.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.76x = 150,370.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,370.87/416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.81

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