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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.86, 575.07 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.86, 575.07 and 269.44 is: 371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.86 : 575.07 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.86/575.07 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.86x = 575.07 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.86x = 154,944.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,944.41/416.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.70

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