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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.52, 625.06 and 288.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.52, 625.06 and 288.04 is: 432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.52 : 625.06 = 288.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.52/625.06 = 288.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.52x = 625.06 × 288.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.52x = 180,042.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,042.28/416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.25

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