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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.88, 621.54 and 380.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.88, 621.54 and 380.03 is: 566.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.88 : 621.54 = 380.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.88/621.54 = 380.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.88x = 621.54 × 380.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.88x = 236,200.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,200.74/416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.59

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