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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.10, 628.65 and 372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.10, 628.65 and 372.70 is: 559.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.10 : 628.65 = 372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.10/628.65 = 372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.10x = 628.65 × 372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.10x = 234,297.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,297.86/419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.05

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