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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.42, 624.43 and 262.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.42, 624.43 and 262.47 is: 393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.42 : 624.43 = 262.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.42/624.43 = 262.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.42x = 624.43 × 262.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.42x = 163,892.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,892.83/416.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.58

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