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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.12, 625.73 and 361.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.12, 625.73 and 361.83 is: 542.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.12 : 625.73 = 361.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.12/625.73 = 361.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.12x = 625.73 × 361.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.12x = 226,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,406.08/417.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.78

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