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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.02, 624.10 and 368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.02, 624.10 and 368.80 is: 550.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.02 : 624.10 = 368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.02/624.10 = 368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.02x = 624.10 × 368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.02x = 230,168.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,168.08/418.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.61

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