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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.64, 626.69 and 360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.64, 626.69 and 360.24 is: 540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.64 : 626.69 = 360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.64/626.69 = 360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.64x = 626.69 × 360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.64x = 225,758.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,758.81/417.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.56

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