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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.98, 623.85 and 372.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.98, 623.85 and 372.03 is: 556.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.98 : 623.85 = 372.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.98/623.85 = 372.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.98x = 623.85 × 372.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.98x = 232,090.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,090.92/416.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.60

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