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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.53, 623.58 and 374.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.53, 623.58 and 374.61 is: 560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.53 : 623.58 = 374.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.53/623.58 = 374.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.53x = 623.58 × 374.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.53x = 233,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,599.30/416.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.82

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