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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.94, 625.36 and 262.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.94, 625.36 and 262.41 is: 393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.94 : 625.36 = 262.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.94/625.36 = 262.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.94x = 625.36 × 262.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.94x = 164,100.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,100.72/416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.58

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