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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.68, 625.80 and 374.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.68, 625.80 and 374.48 is: 561.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.68 : 625.80 = 374.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.68/625.80 = 374.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.68x = 625.80 × 374.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.68x = 234,349.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,349.58/417.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.07

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