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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.96, 616.23 and 372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.96, 616.23 and 372.08 is: 557.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.96 : 616.23 = 372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.96/616.23 = 372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.96x = 616.23 × 372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.96x = 229,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,283.78/410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.93

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