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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.74, 628.10 and 370.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.74, 628.10 and 370.55 is: 555.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.74 : 628.10 = 370.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.74/628.10 = 370.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.74x = 628.10 × 370.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.74x = 232,743.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,743.88/418.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.82

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