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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.78, 625.23 and 392.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.78, 625.23 and 392.06 is: 588.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.78 : 625.23 = 392.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.78/625.23 = 392.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.78x = 625.23 × 392.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.78x = 245,127.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,127.67/416.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.15

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