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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.50, 628.89 and 376.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.50, 628.89 and 376.03 is: 563.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.50 : 628.89 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.50/628.89 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.50x = 628.89 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.50x = 236,481.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,481.51/419.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.72

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