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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.70, 624.15 and 371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.70, 624.15 and 371.10 is: 555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.70 : 624.15 = 371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.70/624.15 = 371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.70x = 624.15 × 371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.70x = 231,622.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,622.07/416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.85

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