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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.37, 614.61 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.37, 614.61 and 373.92 is: 560.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.37 : 614.61 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.37/614.61 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.37x = 614.61 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.37x = 229,814.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,814.97/410.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.02

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