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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.69, 626.72 and 374.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.69, 626.72 and 374.67 is: 560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.69 : 626.72 = 374.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.69/626.72 = 374.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.69x = 626.72 × 374.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.69x = 234,808.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,808.18/418.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.82

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