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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.24, 625.32 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.24, 625.32 and 356.40 is: 534.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.24 : 625.32 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.24/625.32 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.24x = 625.32 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.24x = 222,864.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,864.05/417.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.14

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