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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.16, 627.22 and 374.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.16, 627.22 and 374.21 is: 559.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.16 : 627.22 = 374.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.16/627.22 = 374.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.16x = 627.22 × 374.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.16x = 234,712.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,712.00/419.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.96

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