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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.04, 577.54 and 356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.04, 577.54 and 356.56 is: 492.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.04 : 577.54 = 356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.04/577.54 = 356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.04x = 577.54 × 356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.04x = 205,927.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,927.66/418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.60

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