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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.88, 626.04 and 363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.88, 626.04 and 363.24 is: 545.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.88 : 626.04 = 363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.88/626.04 = 363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.88x = 626.04 × 363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.88x = 227,402.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,402.77/416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.49

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