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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.32, 625.20 and 382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.32, 625.20 and 382.56 is: 574.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.32 : 625.20 = 382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.32/625.20 = 382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.32x = 625.20 × 382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.32x = 239,176.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,176.51/416.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.50

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