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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.14, 620.28 and 373.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.14, 620.28 and 373.58 is: 559.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.14 : 620.28 = 373.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.14/620.28 = 373.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.14x = 620.28 × 373.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.14x = 231,724.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,724.20/414.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.53

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