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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.21, 623.15 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.21, 623.15 and 270.12 is: 404.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.21 : 623.15 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.21/623.15 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.21x = 623.15 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.21x = 168,327.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,327.28/416.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.43

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