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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.06, 577.37 and 372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.06, 577.37 and 372.25 is: 514.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.06 : 577.37 = 372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.06/577.37 = 372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.06x = 577.37 × 372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.06x = 214,922.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,922.68/418.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.10

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