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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.21, 624.87 and 380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.21, 624.87 and 380.76 is: 570.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.21 : 624.87 = 380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.21/624.87 = 380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.21x = 624.87 × 380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.21x = 237,925.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,925.50/417.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.28

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