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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.60, 624.72 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.60, 624.72 and 262.32 is: 393.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.60 : 624.72 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.60/624.72 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.60x = 624.72 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.60x = 163,876.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,876.55/416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.37

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