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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.38, 620.25 and 373.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.38, 620.25 and 373.06 is: 559.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.38 : 620.25 = 373.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.38/620.25 = 373.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.38x = 620.25 × 373.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.38x = 231,390.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,390.47/413.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.75

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