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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.16, 620.62 and 370.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.16, 620.62 and 370.15 is: 554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.16 : 620.62 = 370.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.16/620.62 = 370.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.16x = 620.62 × 370.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.16x = 229,720.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,720.02/414.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.67

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