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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.72, 630.61 and 373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.72, 630.61 and 373.48 is: 562.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.72 : 630.61 = 373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.72/630.61 = 373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.72x = 630.61 × 373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.72x = 235,520.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,520.22/418.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.48

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