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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.25, 627.23 and 387.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.25, 627.23 and 387.19 is: 582.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.25 : 627.23 = 387.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.25/627.23 = 387.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.25x = 627.23 × 387.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.25x = 242,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,857.18/417.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.04

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