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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.94, 627.74 and 380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.94, 627.74 and 380.24 is: 569.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.94 : 627.74 = 380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.94/627.74 = 380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.94x = 627.74 × 380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.94x = 238,691.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,691.86/418.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.75

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