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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.82, 574.84 and 269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.82, 574.84 and 269.30 is: 371.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.82 : 574.84 = 269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.82/574.84 = 269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.82x = 574.84 × 269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.82x = 154,803.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,803.02/416.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.39

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