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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.26, 577.80 and 362.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.26, 577.80 and 362.91 is: 501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.26 : 577.80 = 362.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.26/577.80 = 362.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.26x = 577.80 × 362.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.26x = 209,688.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,688.03/418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.33

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