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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.22, 623.52 and 271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.22, 623.52 and 271.50 is: 406.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.22 : 623.52 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.22/623.52 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.22x = 623.52 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.22x = 169,285.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,285.68/416.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.72

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