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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.88, 623.75 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.88, 623.75 and 262.08 is: 392.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.88 : 623.75 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.88/623.75 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.88x = 623.75 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.88x = 163,471.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,471.09/416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.13

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