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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.53, 625.62 and 344.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.53, 625.62 and 344.63 is: 516.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.53 : 625.62 = 344.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.53/625.62 = 344.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.53x = 625.62 × 344.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.53x = 215,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,607.42/417.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.39

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