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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.16, 624.46 and 262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.16, 624.46 and 262.54 is: 393.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.16 : 624.46 = 262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.16/624.46 = 262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.16x = 624.46 × 262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.16x = 163,945.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,945.73/417.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.00

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