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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.49, 572.40 and 375.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.49, 572.40 and 375.61 is: 518.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.49 : 572.40 = 375.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.49/572.40 = 375.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.49x = 572.40 × 375.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.49x = 214,999.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,999.16/414.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.71

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