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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.80, 574.88 and 261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.80, 574.88 and 261.60 is: 360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.80 : 574.88 = 261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.80/574.88 = 261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.80x = 574.88 × 261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.80x = 150,388.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,388.61/416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.82

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