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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.65, 625.67 and 359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.65, 625.67 and 359.54 is: 538.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.65 : 625.67 = 359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.65/625.67 = 359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.65x = 625.67 × 359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.65x = 224,948.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,948.47/417.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.61

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