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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.49, 625.31 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.49, 625.31 and 261.96 is: 393.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.49 : 625.31 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.49/625.31 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.49x = 625.31 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.49x = 163,804.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,804.90/416.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.30

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