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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.39, 625.27 and 359.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.39, 625.27 and 359.61 is: 538.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.39 : 625.27 = 359.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.39/625.27 = 359.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.39x = 625.27 × 359.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.39x = 224,853.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,853.34/417.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.71

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