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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.80, 626.33 and 373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.80, 626.33 and 373.60 is: 557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.80 : 626.33 = 373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.80/626.33 = 373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.80x = 626.33 × 373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.80x = 233,996.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,996.89/419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.40

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