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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.14, 623.40 and 355.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.14, 623.40 and 355.40 is: 532.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.14 : 623.40 = 355.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.14/623.40 = 355.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.14x = 623.40 × 355.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.14x = 221,556.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,556.36/416.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.41

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