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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.80, 573.72 and 300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.80, 573.72 and 300.16 is: 413.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.80 : 573.72 = 300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.80/573.72 = 300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.80x = 573.72 × 300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.80x = 172,207.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,207.80/416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.17

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