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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.59, 628.36 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.59, 628.36 and 370.32 is: 554.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.59 : 628.36 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.59/628.36 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.59x = 628.36 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.59x = 232,694.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,694.28/419.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.58

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