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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.16, 623.81 and 262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.16, 623.81 and 262.19 is: 393.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.16 : 623.81 = 262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.16/623.81 = 262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.16x = 623.81 × 262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.16x = 163,556.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,556.74/416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.01

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