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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.95, 614.32 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.95, 614.32 and 373.50 is: 559.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.95 : 614.32 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.95/614.32 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.95x = 614.32 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.95x = 229,447.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,447.59/409.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.70

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