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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.34, 625.75 and 366.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.34, 625.75 and 366.09 is: 548.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.34 : 625.75 = 366.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.34/625.75 = 366.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.34x = 625.75 × 366.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.34x = 229,075.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,075.86/417.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.90

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