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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.02, 576.42 and 356.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.02, 576.42 and 356.06 is: 490.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.02 : 576.42 = 356.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.02/576.42 = 356.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.02x = 576.42 × 356.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.02x = 205,240.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,240.11/418.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.98

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