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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.30, 577.71 and 372.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.30, 577.71 and 372.49 is: 514.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.30 : 577.71 = 372.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.30/577.71 = 372.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.30x = 577.71 × 372.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.30x = 215,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,189.34/418.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.44

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