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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.22, 625.05 and 271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.22, 625.05 and 271.86 is: 408.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.22 : 625.05 = 271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.22/625.05 = 271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.22x = 625.05 × 271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.22x = 169,926.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,926.09/416.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.26

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