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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.50, 623.79 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.50, 623.79 and 358.08 is: 537.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.50 : 623.79 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.50/623.79 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.50x = 623.79 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.50x = 223,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,366.72/415.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.59

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