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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.06, 625.95 and 368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.06, 625.95 and 368.46 is: 553.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.06 : 625.95 = 368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.06/625.95 = 368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.06x = 625.95 × 368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.06x = 230,637.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,637.54/417.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.01

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