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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.23, 625.68 and 355.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.23, 625.68 and 355.51 is: 533.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.23 : 625.68 = 355.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.23/625.68 = 355.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.23x = 625.68 × 355.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.23x = 222,432.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,432.37/417.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.12

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