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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 627.95 and 371.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 627.95 and 371.99 is: 558.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 627.95 = 371.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/627.95 = 371.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 627.95 × 371.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 233,593.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,593.62/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.62

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