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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.24, 624.08 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.24, 624.08 and 272 is: 407.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.24 : 624.08 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.24/624.08 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.24x = 624.08 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.24x = 169,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,749.76/416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.82

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