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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.14, 625.15 and 395.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.14, 625.15 and 395.38 is: 589.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.14 : 625.15 = 395.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.14/625.15 = 395.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.14x = 625.15 × 395.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.14x = 247,171.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,171.81/419.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.71

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