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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.65, 575.22 and 370.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.65, 575.22 and 370.51 is: 511.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.65 : 575.22 = 370.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.65/575.22 = 370.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.65x = 575.22 × 370.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.65x = 213,122.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,122.91/416.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.52

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