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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.10, 628.38 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.10, 628.38 and 373.16 is: 560.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.10 : 628.38 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.10/628.38 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.10x = 628.38 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.10x = 234,486.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,486.28/418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.84

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