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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.42, 628.63 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.42, 628.63 and 363.96 is: 548.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.42 : 628.63 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.42/628.63 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.42x = 628.63 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.42x = 228,795.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,795.26/417.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.12

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