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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.70, 628.65 and 374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.70, 628.65 and 374.10 is: 560.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.70 : 628.65 = 374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.70/628.65 = 374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.70x = 628.65 × 374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.70x = 235,177.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,177.97/419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.35

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