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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.29, 625.93 and 352.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.29, 625.93 and 352.89 is: 529.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.29 : 625.93 = 352.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.29/625.93 = 352.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.29x = 625.93 × 352.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.29x = 220,883.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,883.56/417.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.34

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