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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.04, 624.66 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.04, 624.66 and 272.04 is: 408.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.04 : 624.66 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.04/624.66 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.04x = 624.66 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.04x = 169,932.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,932.51/416.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.45

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