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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 627.44 and 360.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 627.44 and 360.74 is: 541.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 627.44 = 360.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/627.44 = 360.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 627.44 × 360.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 226,342.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,342.71/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.31

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