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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.28, 626.98 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.28, 626.98 and 369.48 is: 553.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.28 : 626.98 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.28/626.98 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.28x = 626.98 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.28x = 231,656.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,656.57/418.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.83

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