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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.46, 624.72 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.46, 624.72 and 255.18 is: 382.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.46 : 624.72 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.46/624.72 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.46x = 624.72 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.46x = 159,416.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,416.05/416.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.79

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