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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.24, 627.37 and 356.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.24, 627.37 and 356.98 is: 535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.24 : 627.37 = 356.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.24/627.37 = 356.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.24x = 627.37 × 356.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.24x = 223,956.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,956.76/418.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.48

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