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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.42, 624.44 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.42, 624.44 and 349.52 is: 522.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.42 : 624.44 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.42/624.44 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.42x = 624.44 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.42x = 218,252.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,252.02/417.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.86

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