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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.81, 628.28 and 373.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.81, 628.28 and 373.45 is: 560.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.81 : 628.28 = 373.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.81/628.28 = 373.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.81x = 628.28 × 373.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.81x = 234,631.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,631.17/418.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.23

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