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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.32, 623.92 and 199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.32, 623.92 and 199.52 is: 299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.32 : 623.92 = 199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.32/623.92 = 199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.32x = 623.92 × 199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.32x = 124,484.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,484.52/416.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.01

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