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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.99, 628.68 and 375.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.99, 628.68 and 375.97 is: 562.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.99 : 628.68 = 375.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.99/628.68 = 375.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.99x = 628.68 × 375.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.99x = 236,364.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,364.82/419.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.79

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