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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.65, 623.78 and 373.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.65, 623.78 and 373.45 is: 559.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.65 : 623.78 = 373.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.65/623.78 = 373.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.65x = 623.78 × 373.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.65x = 232,948.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,948.77/416.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.10

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