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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.80, 625.80 and 363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.80, 625.80 and 363.80 is: 544.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.80 : 625.80 = 363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.80/625.80 = 363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.80x = 625.80 × 363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.80x = 227,666.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,666.04/417.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.92

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