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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.56, 626.24 and 358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.56, 626.24 and 358.24 is: 534.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.56 : 626.24 = 358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.56/626.24 = 358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.56x = 626.24 × 358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.56x = 224,344.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,344.22/419.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.71

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