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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.93, 626.43 and 356.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.93, 626.43 and 356.87 is: 534.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.93 : 626.43 = 356.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.93/626.43 = 356.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.93x = 626.43 × 356.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.93x = 223,556.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,556.98/417.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.92

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