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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.03, 626.42 and 372.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.03, 626.42 and 372.46 is: 558.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.03 : 626.42 = 372.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.03/626.42 = 372.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.03x = 626.42 × 372.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.03x = 233,314.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,314.53/418.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.13

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