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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.16, 623.90 and 359.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.16, 623.90 and 359.06 is: 538.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.16 : 623.90 = 359.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.16/623.90 = 359.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.16x = 623.90 × 359.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.16x = 224,017.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,017.53/416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.30

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