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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.26, 578.49 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.26, 578.49 and 374.58 is: 518.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.26 : 578.49 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.26/578.49 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.26x = 578.49 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.26x = 216,690.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,690.78/418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.08

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