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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.16, 624.30 and 352.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.16, 624.30 and 352.36 is: 527.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.16 : 624.30 = 352.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.16/624.30 = 352.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.16x = 624.30 × 352.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.16x = 219,978.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,978.35/417.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.32

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