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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.05, 577.36 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.05, 577.36 and 372.24 is: 514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.05 : 577.36 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.05/577.36 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.05x = 577.36 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.05x = 214,916.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,916.49/418.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.09

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