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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.36, 571.32 and 377.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.36, 571.32 and 377.37 is: 520.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.36 : 571.32 = 377.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.36/571.32 = 377.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.36x = 571.32 × 377.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.36x = 215,599.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,599.03/414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.32

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