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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.09, 626.22 and 373.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.09, 626.22 and 373.35 is: 560.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.09 : 626.22 = 373.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.09/626.22 = 373.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.09x = 626.22 × 373.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.09x = 233,799.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,799.24/417.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.55

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