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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.81, 617.73 and 372.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.81, 617.73 and 372.93 is: 559.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.81 : 617.73 = 372.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.81/617.73 = 372.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.81x = 617.73 × 372.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.81x = 230,370.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,370.05/411.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.41

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