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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.27, 624.42 and 363.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.27, 624.42 and 363.61 is: 542.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.27 : 624.42 = 363.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.27/624.42 = 363.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.27x = 624.42 × 363.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.27x = 227,045.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,045.36/418.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.82

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