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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.24, 625.20 and 368.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.24, 625.20 and 368.37 is: 551.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.24 : 625.20 = 368.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.24/625.20 = 368.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.24x = 625.20 × 368.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.24x = 230,304.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,304.92/417.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.97

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