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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.17, 623.43 and 382.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.17, 623.43 and 382.15 is: 572.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.17 : 623.43 = 382.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.17/623.43 = 382.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.17x = 623.43 × 382.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.17x = 238,243.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,243.77/416.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.47

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