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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.90, 574.92 and 375.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.90, 574.92 and 375.89 is: 518.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.90 : 574.92 = 375.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.90/574.92 = 375.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.90x = 574.92 × 375.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.90x = 216,103.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,103.80/416.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.36

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