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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.07, 625.40 and 370.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.07, 625.40 and 370.85 is: 558.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.07 : 625.40 = 370.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.07/625.40 = 370.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.07x = 625.40 × 370.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.07x = 231,929.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,929.59/415.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.77

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