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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.46, 616.98 and 372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.46, 616.98 and 372.58 is: 558.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.46 : 616.98 = 372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.46/616.98 = 372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.46x = 616.98 × 372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.46x = 229,874.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,874.41/411.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.68

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