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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.90, 624.02 and 362.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.90, 624.02 and 362.22 is: 542.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.90 : 624.02 = 362.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.90/624.02 = 362.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.90x = 624.02 × 362.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.90x = 226,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,032.52/416.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.17

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