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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.77, 624.48 and 233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.77, 624.48 and 233.58 is: 349.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.77 : 624.48 = 233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.77/624.48 = 233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.77x = 624.48 × 233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.77x = 145,866.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,866.04/416.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.99

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