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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.19, 623.04 and 277.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.19, 623.04 and 277.23 is: 415.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.19 : 623.04 = 277.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.19/623.04 = 277.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.19x = 623.04 × 277.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.19x = 172,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,725.38/416.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.02

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