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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.36, 622.98 and 257.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.36, 622.98 and 257.49 is: 385.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.36 : 622.98 = 257.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.36/622.98 = 257.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.36x = 622.98 × 257.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.36x = 160,411.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,411.12/416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.27

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