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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.64, 627.40 and 352.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.64, 627.40 and 352.84 is: 530.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.64 : 627.40 = 352.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.64/627.40 = 352.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.64x = 627.40 × 352.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.64x = 221,371.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,371.82/417.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.05

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