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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.91, 623.96 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.91, 623.96 and 375.60 is: 563.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.91 : 623.96 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.91/623.96 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.91x = 623.96 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.91x = 234,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,357.50/415.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.49

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