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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.18, 627.78 and 372.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.18, 627.78 and 372.14 is: 513.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.18 : 627.78 = 372.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.18/627.78 = 372.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.18x = 627.78 × 372.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.18x = 233,622.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,622.05/455.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.25

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