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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.28, 574.44 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.28, 574.44 and 376.44 is: 519.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.28 : 574.44 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.28/574.44 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.28x = 574.44 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.28x = 216,242.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,242.19/416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.46

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