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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.54, 626.38 and 388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.54, 626.38 and 388.56 is: 582.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.54 : 626.38 = 388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.54/626.38 = 388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.54x = 626.38 × 388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.54x = 243,386.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,386.21/417.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.91

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