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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.02, 624.31 and 384.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.02, 624.31 and 384.72 is: 575.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.02 : 624.31 = 384.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.02/624.31 = 384.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.02x = 624.31 × 384.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.02x = 240,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,181.24/417.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.95

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