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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.40, 622.60 and 356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.40, 622.60 and 356.24 is: 532.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.40 : 622.60 = 356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.40/622.60 = 356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.40x = 622.60 × 356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.40x = 221,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,795.02/416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.65

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