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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.18, 574.59 and 372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.18, 574.59 and 372.44 is: 514.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.18 : 574.59 = 372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.18/574.59 = 372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.18x = 574.59 × 372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.18x = 214,000.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,000.30/416.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.20

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