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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.13, 620.79 and 386.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.13, 620.79 and 386.67 is: 576.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.13 : 620.79 = 386.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.13/620.79 = 386.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.13x = 620.79 × 386.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.13x = 240,040.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,040.87/416.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.84

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