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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.17, 623.61 and 371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.17, 623.61 and 371.55 is: 554.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.17 : 623.61 = 371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.17/623.61 = 371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.17x = 623.61 × 371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.17x = 231,703.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,703.22/418.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.09

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