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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.80, 624.84 and 372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.80, 624.84 and 372.60 is: 555.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.80 : 624.84 = 372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.80/624.84 = 372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.80x = 624.84 × 372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.80x = 232,815.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,815.38/418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.91

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