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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.82, 630.75 and 373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.82, 630.75 and 373.74 is: 561.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.82 : 630.75 = 373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.82/630.75 = 373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.82x = 630.75 × 373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.82x = 235,736.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,736.51/419.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.52

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