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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.33, 625.19 and 359.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.33, 625.19 and 359.55 is: 538.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.33 : 625.19 = 359.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.33/625.19 = 359.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.33x = 625.19 × 359.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.33x = 224,785.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,785.27/417.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.63

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