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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.08, 622.50 and 292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.08, 622.50 and 292.96 is: 438.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.08 : 622.50 = 292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.08/622.50 = 292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.08x = 622.50 × 292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.08x = 182,367.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,367.60/416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.30

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