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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.38, 624.30 and 270.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.38, 624.30 and 270.22 is: 405.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.38 : 624.30 = 270.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.38/624.30 = 270.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.38x = 624.30 × 270.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.38x = 168,698.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,698.35/416.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.15

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