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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.08, 625.83 and 387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.08, 625.83 and 387.24 is: 583.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.08 : 625.83 = 387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.08/625.83 = 387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.08x = 625.83 × 387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.08x = 242,346.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,346.41/415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.85

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