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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.78, 627.42 and 373.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.78, 627.42 and 373.53 is: 559.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.78 : 627.42 = 373.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.78/627.42 = 373.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.78x = 627.42 × 373.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.78x = 234,360.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,360.19/418.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.63

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