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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.88, 626.58 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.88, 626.58 and 273.60 is: 411.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.88 : 626.58 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.88/626.58 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.88x = 626.58 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.88x = 171,432.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,432.29/416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.23

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