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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.17, 613.95 and 373.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.17, 613.95 and 373.15 is: 562.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.17 : 613.95 = 373.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.17/613.95 = 373.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.17x = 613.95 × 373.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.17x = 229,093.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,093.58/407.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.65

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