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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.10, 624.60 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.10, 624.60 and 262.20 is: 393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.10 : 624.60 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.10/624.60 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.10x = 624.60 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.10x = 163,770.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,770.12/416.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.58

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