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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.30, 627.68 and 357.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.30, 627.68 and 357.70 is: 536.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.30 : 627.68 = 357.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.30/627.68 = 357.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.30x = 627.68 × 357.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.30x = 224,521.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,521.14/418.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.75

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