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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.66, 625.50 and 379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.66, 625.50 and 379.32 is: 568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.66 : 625.50 = 379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.66/625.50 = 379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.66x = 625.50 × 379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.66x = 237,264.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,264.66/417.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.08

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