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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.20, 581.60 and 416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.20, 581.60 and 416.20 is: 581.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.20 : 581.60 = 416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.20/581.60 = 416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.20x = 581.60 × 416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.20x = 242,061.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,061.92/416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.60

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