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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.92, 575.18 and 269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.92, 575.18 and 269.50 is: 371.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.92 : 575.18 = 269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.92/575.18 = 269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.92x = 575.18 × 269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.92x = 155,006.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,006.79/416.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.79

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