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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.68, 626.71 and 374.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.68, 626.71 and 374.66 is: 560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.68 : 626.71 = 374.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.68/626.71 = 374.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.68x = 626.71 × 374.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.68x = 234,803.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,803.17/418.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.82

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