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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.31, 625.68 and 386.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.31, 625.68 and 386.14 is: 580.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.31 : 625.68 = 386.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.31/625.68 = 386.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.31x = 625.68 × 386.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.31x = 241,600.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,600.08/416.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.34

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