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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.89, 575.44 and 269.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.89, 575.44 and 269.41 is: 371.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.89 : 575.44 = 269.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.89/575.44 = 269.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.89x = 575.44 × 269.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.89x = 155,026.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,026.41/416.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.87

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