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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.74, 623.31 and 358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.74, 623.31 and 358.64 is: 537.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.74 : 623.31 = 358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.74/623.31 = 358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.74x = 623.31 × 358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.74x = 223,540.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,540.78/415.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.69

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