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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.27, 623.79 and 370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.27, 623.79 and 370.71 is: 555.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.27 : 623.79 = 370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.27/623.79 = 370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.27x = 623.79 × 370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.27x = 231,245.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,245.19/416.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.51

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