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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.20, 577.54 and 353.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.20, 577.54 and 353.22 is: 487.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.20 : 577.54 = 353.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.20/577.54 = 353.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.20x = 577.54 × 353.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.20x = 203,994.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,994.91/418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.80

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