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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.88, 628.48 and 378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.88, 628.48 and 378.16 is: 567.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.88 : 628.48 = 378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.88/628.48 = 378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.88x = 628.48 × 378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.88x = 237,666.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,666.00/418.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.38

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