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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417, 624.69 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417, 624.69 and 385.50 is: 577.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417 : 624.69 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417/624.69 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417x = 624.69 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417x = 240,818.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,818.00/417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.50

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