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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.37, 577.85 and 363.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.37, 577.85 and 363.09 is: 501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.37 : 577.85 = 363.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.37/577.85 = 363.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.37x = 577.85 × 363.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.37x = 209,811.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,811.56/418.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.50

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