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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.46, 625.37 and 359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.46, 625.37 and 359.68 is: 538.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.46 : 625.37 = 359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.46/625.37 = 359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.46x = 625.37 × 359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.46x = 224,929.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,929.95/417.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.81

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