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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.37, 623.63 and 294.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.37, 623.63 and 294.27 is: 440.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.37 : 623.63 = 294.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.37/623.63 = 294.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.37x = 623.63 × 294.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.37x = 183,514.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,514.00/416.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.74

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