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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416, 622.74 and 277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416, 622.74 and 277.94 is: 416.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416 : 622.74 = 277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416/622.74 = 277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416x = 622.74 × 277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416x = 173,084.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,084.36/416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.07

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