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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.87, 626.56 and 372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.87, 626.56 and 372.30 is: 558.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.87 : 626.56 = 372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.87/626.56 = 372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.87x = 626.56 × 372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.87x = 233,268.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,268.29/417.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.23

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