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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.33, 625.19 and 399.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.33, 625.19 and 399.78 is: 600.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.33 : 625.19 = 399.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.33/625.19 = 399.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.33x = 625.19 × 399.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.33x = 249,935.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,935.83/416.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.33

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