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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.17, 574.58 and 372.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.17, 574.58 and 372.43 is: 514.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.17 : 574.58 = 372.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.17/574.58 = 372.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.17x = 574.58 × 372.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.17x = 213,986.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,986.09/416.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.19

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