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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.67, 624.80 and 262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.67, 624.80 and 262.72 is: 393.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.67 : 624.80 = 262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.67/624.80 = 262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.67x = 624.80 × 262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.67x = 164,147.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,147.46/416.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.95

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