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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.40, 623.76 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.40, 623.76 and 262.40 is: 393.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.40 : 623.76 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.40/623.76 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.40x = 623.76 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.40x = 163,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,674.62/416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.07

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