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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.24, 626.58 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.24, 626.58 and 353.16 is: 530.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.24 : 626.58 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.24/626.58 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.24x = 626.58 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.24x = 221,282.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,282.99/417.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.35

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