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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.05, 576.41 and 359.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.05, 576.41 and 359.73 is: 495.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.05 : 576.41 = 359.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.05/576.41 = 359.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.05x = 576.41 × 359.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.05x = 207,350.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,350.17/418.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.99

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