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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.05, 575.68 and 358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.05, 575.68 and 358.60 is: 493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.05 : 575.68 = 358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.05/575.68 = 358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.05x = 575.68 × 358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.05x = 206,438.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,438.85/418.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.81

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