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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.60, 622.71 and 360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.60, 622.71 and 360.20 is: 537.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.60 : 622.71 = 360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.60/622.71 = 360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.60x = 622.71 × 360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.60x = 224,297.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,297.03/417.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.11

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