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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.68, 622.80 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.68, 622.80 and 372.48 is: 558.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.68 : 622.80 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.68/622.80 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.68x = 622.80 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.68x = 231,980.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,980.54/415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.07

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