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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.51, 627 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.51, 627 and 374.58 is: 562.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.51 : 627 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.51/627 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.51x = 627 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.51x = 234,861.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,861.66/417.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.53

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