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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.37, 625.13 and 261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.37, 625.13 and 261.84 is: 393.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.37 : 625.13 = 261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.37/625.13 = 261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.37x = 625.13 × 261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.37x = 163,685.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,685.77/416.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.12

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