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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.72, 624.26 and 382.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.72, 624.26 and 382.29 is: 572.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.72 : 624.26 = 382.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.72/624.26 = 382.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.72x = 624.26 × 382.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.72x = 238,649.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,649.31/416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.69

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