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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.49, 624.60 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.49, 624.60 and 359.12 is: 538.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.49 : 624.60 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.49/624.60 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.49x = 624.60 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.49x = 224,303.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,303.23/416.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.56

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