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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.96, 625.80 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.96, 625.80 and 348.96 is: 522.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.96 : 625.80 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.96/625.80 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.96x = 625.80 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.96x = 218,379.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,379.17/417.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.49

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