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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.77, 572.85 and 375.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.77, 572.85 and 375.41 is: 518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.77 : 572.85 = 375.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.77/572.85 = 375.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.77x = 572.85 × 375.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.77x = 215,055.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,055.05/414.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.50

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