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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.03, 623.24 and 271.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.03, 623.24 and 271.31 is: 406.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.03 : 623.24 = 271.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.03/623.24 = 271.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.03x = 623.24 × 271.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.03x = 169,092.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,092.46/416.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.44

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