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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.40, 618.90 and 370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.40, 618.90 and 370.20 is: 554.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.40 : 618.90 = 370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.40/618.90 = 370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.40x = 618.90 × 370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.40x = 229,116.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,116.78/413.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.23

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