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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.85, 574.98 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.85, 574.98 and 269.28 is: 371.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.85 : 574.98 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.85/574.98 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.85x = 574.98 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.85x = 154,830.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,830.61/416.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.43

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