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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.92, 625.38 and 382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.92, 625.38 and 382.59 is: 573.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.92 : 625.38 = 382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.92/625.38 = 382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.92x = 625.38 × 382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.92x = 239,264.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,264.13/416.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.89

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