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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.80, 624.54 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.80, 624.54 and 375.36 is: 562.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.80 : 624.54 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.80/624.54 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.80x = 624.54 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.80x = 234,427.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,427.33/416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.45

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