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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.61, 625.51 and 352.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.61, 625.51 and 352.45 is: 527.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.61 : 625.51 = 352.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.61/625.51 = 352.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.61x = 625.51 × 352.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.61x = 220,461.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,461.00/417.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.91

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