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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.40, 623.10 and 370.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.40, 623.10 and 370.85 is: 556.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.40 : 623.10 = 370.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.40/623.10 = 370.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.40x = 623.10 × 370.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.40x = 231,076.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,076.64/415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.28

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