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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.15, 624.92 and 359.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.15, 624.92 and 359.03 is: 537.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.15 : 624.92 = 359.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.15/624.92 = 359.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.15x = 624.92 × 359.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.15x = 224,364.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,364.79/417.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.85

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