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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.37, 624.68 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.37, 624.68 and 262.08 is: 393.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.37 : 624.68 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.37/624.68 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.37x = 624.68 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.37x = 163,714.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,714.82/416.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.20

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