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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.80, 628.20 and 373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.80, 628.20 and 373.20 is: 559.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.80 : 628.20 = 373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.80/628.20 = 373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.80x = 628.20 × 373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.80x = 234,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,444.24/418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.80

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