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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.10, 625.37 and 371.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.10, 625.37 and 371.15 is: 557.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.10 : 625.37 = 371.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.10/625.37 = 371.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.10x = 625.37 × 371.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.10x = 232,106.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,106.08/416.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.81

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