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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.18, 562.88 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.18, 562.88 and 363.18 is: 500.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.18 : 562.88 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.18/562.88 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.18x = 562.88 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.18x = 204,429.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,429.78/408.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.83

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