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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.59, 626.52 and 373.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.59, 626.52 and 373.03 is: 558.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.59 : 626.52 = 373.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.59/626.52 = 373.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.59x = 626.52 × 373.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.59x = 233,711.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,711.83/418.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.33

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