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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.62, 626.36 and 376.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.62, 626.36 and 376.61 is: 567.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.62 : 626.36 = 376.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.62/626.36 = 376.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.62x = 626.36 × 376.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.62x = 235,888.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,888.42/415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.56

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