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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.40, 625.83 and 355.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.40, 625.83 and 355.71 is: 533.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.40 : 625.83 = 355.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.40/625.83 = 355.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.40x = 625.83 × 355.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.40x = 222,616.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,616.90/417.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.35

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