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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.32, 624.15 and 371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.32, 624.15 and 371.88 is: 554.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.32 : 624.15 = 371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.32/624.15 = 371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.32x = 624.15 × 371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.32x = 232,108.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,108.90/418.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.86

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