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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.40, 622.12 and 374.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.40, 622.12 and 374.11 is: 557.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.40 : 622.12 = 374.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.40/622.12 = 374.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.40x = 622.12 × 374.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.40x = 232,741.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,741.31/417.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.60

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