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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.23, 623.94 and 370.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.23, 623.94 and 370.33 is: 555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.23 : 623.94 = 370.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.23/623.94 = 370.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.23x = 623.94 × 370.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.23x = 231,063.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,063.70/416.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.13

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