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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 626.67 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 626.67 and 372.06 is: 557.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 626.67 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/626.67 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 626.67 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 233,158.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,158.84/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.61

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