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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.83, 575.03 and 269.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.83, 575.03 and 269.51 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.83 : 575.03 = 269.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.83/575.03 = 269.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.83x = 575.03 × 269.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.83x = 154,976.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,976.34/416.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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