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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.90, 621.37 and 373.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.90, 621.37 and 373.61 is: 556.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.90 : 621.37 = 373.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.90/621.37 = 373.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.90x = 621.37 × 373.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.90x = 232,150.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,150.05/416.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.85

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