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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.16, 624.96 and 374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.16, 624.96 and 374.40 is: 562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.16 : 624.96 = 374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.16/624.96 = 374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.16x = 624.96 × 374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.16x = 233,985.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,985.02/416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.25

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