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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.14, 618.78 and 372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.14, 618.78 and 372.58 is: 558.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.14 : 618.78 = 372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.14/618.78 = 372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.14x = 618.78 × 372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.14x = 230,545.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,545.05/413.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.03

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