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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.22, 626.19 and 371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.22, 626.19 and 371.50 is: 557.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.22 : 626.19 = 371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.22/626.19 = 371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.22x = 626.19 × 371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.22x = 232,629.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,629.59/417.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.57

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