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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.38, 621.57 and 387.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.38, 621.57 and 387.04 is: 580.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.38 : 621.57 = 387.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.38/621.57 = 387.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.38x = 621.57 × 387.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.38x = 240,572.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,572.45/414.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.56

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