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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.64, 624.91 and 262.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.64, 624.91 and 262.10 is: 393.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.64 : 624.91 = 262.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.64/624.91 = 262.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.64x = 624.91 × 262.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.64x = 163,786.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,786.04/416.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.11

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