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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.32, 622.86 and 362.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.32, 622.86 and 362.86 is: 542.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.32 : 622.86 = 362.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.32/622.86 = 362.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.32x = 622.86 × 362.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.32x = 226,010.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,010.98/416.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.88

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