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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.34, 624.48 and 261.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.34, 624.48 and 261.82 is: 392.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.34 : 624.48 = 261.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.34/624.48 = 261.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.34x = 624.48 × 261.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.34x = 163,497.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,497.64/416.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.70

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