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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.68, 625.16 and 377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.68, 625.16 and 377.76 is: 565.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.68 : 625.16 = 377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.68/625.16 = 377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.68x = 625.16 × 377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.68x = 236,160.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,160.44/417.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.41

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