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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.13, 624.31 and 365.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.13, 624.31 and 365.49 is: 547.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.13 : 624.31 = 365.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.13/624.31 = 365.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.13x = 624.31 × 365.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.13x = 228,178.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,178.15/417.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.02

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