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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.77, 628.36 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.77, 628.36 and 382.32 is: 573.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.77 : 628.36 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.77/628.36 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.77x = 628.36 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.77x = 240,233.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,233.64/418.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.66

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