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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.96, 626.01 and 262.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.96, 626.01 and 262.43 is: 393.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.96 : 626.01 = 262.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.96/626.01 = 262.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.96x = 626.01 × 262.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.96x = 164,280.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,280.67/416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.99

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