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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.86, 625.82 and 355.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.86, 625.82 and 355.48 is: 532.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.86 : 625.82 = 355.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.86/625.82 = 355.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.86x = 625.82 × 355.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.86x = 222,466.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,466.49/417.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.39

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