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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.76, 625.16 and 270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.76, 625.16 and 270.74 is: 406.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.76 : 625.16 = 270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.76/625.16 = 270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.76x = 625.16 × 270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.76x = 169,255.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,255.82/416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.12

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