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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.37, 627.06 and 382.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.37, 627.06 and 382.61 is: 572.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.37 : 627.06 = 382.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.37/627.06 = 382.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.37x = 627.06 × 382.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.37x = 239,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,921.97/419.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.09

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