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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.40, 625.41 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.40, 625.41 and 373.23 is: 556.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.40 : 625.41 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.40/625.41 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.40x = 625.41 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.40x = 233,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,421.77/419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.56

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