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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.80, 615.56 and 372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.80, 615.56 and 372.12 is: 557.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.80 : 615.56 = 372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.80/615.56 = 372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.80x = 615.56 × 372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.80x = 229,062.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,062.19/410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.60

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