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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.80, 626.17 and 362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.80, 626.17 and 362.34 is: 545.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.80 : 626.17 = 362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.80/626.17 = 362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.80x = 626.17 × 362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.80x = 226,886.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,886.44/415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.66

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