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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.32, 615.72 and 372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.32, 615.72 and 372.80 is: 558.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.32 : 615.72 = 372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.32/615.72 = 372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.32x = 615.72 × 372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.32x = 229,540.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,540.42/411.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.06

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