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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.56, 624.98 and 355.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.56, 624.98 and 355.74 is: 532.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.56 : 624.98 = 355.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.56/624.98 = 355.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.56x = 624.98 × 355.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.56x = 222,330.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,330.39/417.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.45

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