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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.15, 576.48 and 352.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.15, 576.48 and 352.54 is: 486.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.15 : 576.48 = 352.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.15/576.48 = 352.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.15x = 576.48 × 352.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.15x = 203,232.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,232.26/418.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.03

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