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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417, 624.15 and 365.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417, 624.15 and 365.79 is: 547.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417 : 624.15 = 365.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417/624.15 = 365.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417x = 624.15 × 365.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417x = 228,307.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,307.83/417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.50

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