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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.64, 625.12 and 389.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.64, 625.12 and 389.12 is: 583.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.64 : 625.12 = 389.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.64/625.12 = 389.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.64x = 625.12 × 389.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.64x = 243,246.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,246.69/416.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.83

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