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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.32, 624.60 and 369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.32, 624.60 and 369.72 is: 552.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.32 : 624.60 = 369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.32/624.60 = 369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.32x = 624.60 × 369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.32x = 230,927.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,927.11/418.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.03

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