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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.12, 620.57 and 383.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.12, 620.57 and 383.75 is: 575.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.12 : 620.57 = 383.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.12/620.57 = 383.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.12x = 620.57 × 383.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.12x = 238,138.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,138.72/414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.05

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