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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.03, 625.70 and 378.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.03, 625.70 and 378.75 is: 568.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.03 : 625.70 = 378.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.03/625.70 = 378.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.03x = 625.70 × 378.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.03x = 236,983.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,983.88/417.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.27

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