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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.35, 626.37 and 362.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.35, 626.37 and 362.68 is: 544.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.35 : 626.37 = 362.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.35/626.37 = 362.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.35x = 626.37 × 362.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.35x = 227,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,170.48/417.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.31

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