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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.70, 626.70 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.70, 626.70 and 370.10 is: 553.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.70 : 626.70 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.70/626.70 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.70x = 626.70 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.70x = 231,941.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,941.67/418.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.96

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