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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.82, 621.96 and 371.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.82, 621.96 and 371.62 is: 557.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.82 : 621.96 = 371.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.82/621.96 = 371.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.82x = 621.96 × 371.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.82x = 231,132.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,132.78/414.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.19

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