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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.08, 627.12 and 356.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.08, 627.12 and 356.84 is: 535.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.08 : 627.12 = 356.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.08/627.12 = 356.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.08x = 627.12 × 356.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.08x = 223,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,781.50/418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.26

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