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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.10, 625.02 and 370.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.10, 625.02 and 370.93 is: 555.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.10 : 625.02 = 370.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.10/625.02 = 370.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.10x = 625.02 × 370.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.10x = 231,838.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,838.67/417.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.83

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