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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.99, 572.40 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.99, 572.40 and 378 is: 521.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.99 : 572.40 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.99/572.40 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.99x = 572.40 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.99x = 216,367.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,367.20/414.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.38

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