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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.61, 621.74 and 370.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.61, 621.74 and 370.48 is: 552.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.61 : 621.74 = 370.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.61/621.74 = 370.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.61x = 621.74 × 370.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.61x = 230,341.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,341.61/416.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.90

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