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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.80, 625.48 and 377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.80, 625.48 and 377.30 is: 564.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.80 : 625.48 = 377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.80/625.48 = 377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.80x = 625.48 × 377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.80x = 235,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,993.60/417.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.85

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