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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.65, 623.16 and 358.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.65, 623.16 and 358.55 is: 537.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.65 : 623.16 = 358.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.65/623.16 = 358.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.65x = 623.16 × 358.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.65x = 223,434.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,434.02/415.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.55

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