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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.58, 624.66 and 351.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.58, 624.66 and 351.24 is: 525.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.58 : 624.66 = 351.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.58/624.66 = 351.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.58x = 624.66 × 351.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.58x = 219,405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,405.58/417.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.42

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