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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.33, 620.17 and 378.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.33, 620.17 and 378.82 is: 568.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.33 : 620.17 = 378.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.33/620.17 = 378.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.33x = 620.17 × 378.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.33x = 234,927.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,927.80/413.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.38

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