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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.24, 572.04 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.24, 572.04 and 375.36 is: 518.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.24 : 572.04 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.24/572.04 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.24x = 572.04 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.24x = 214,720.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,720.93/414.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.35

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