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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.80, 622.80 and 358.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.80, 622.80 and 358.86 is: 537.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.80 : 622.80 = 358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.80/622.80 = 358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.80x = 622.80 × 358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.80x = 223,498.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,498.01/415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.51

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