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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.10, 623.72 and 262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.10, 623.72 and 262.13 is: 392.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.10 : 623.72 = 262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.10/623.72 = 262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.10x = 623.72 × 262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.10x = 163,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,495.72/416.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.92

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