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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.92, 626.20 and 373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.92, 626.20 and 373.08 is: 559.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.92 : 626.20 = 373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.92/626.20 = 373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.92x = 626.20 × 373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.92x = 233,622.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,622.70/417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.01

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