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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.01, 625.41 and 359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.01, 625.41 and 359.42 is: 537.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.01 : 625.41 = 359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.01/625.41 = 359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.01x = 625.41 × 359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.01x = 224,781.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,781.74/418.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.75

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