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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.59, 624.09 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.59, 624.09 and 233.43 is: 349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.59 : 624.09 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.59/624.09 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.59x = 624.09 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.59x = 145,681.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,681.33/416.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.70

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