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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.39, 624.83 and 357.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.39, 624.83 and 357.03 is: 533.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.39 : 624.83 = 357.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.39/624.83 = 357.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.39x = 624.83 × 357.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.39x = 223,081.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,081.27/418.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.19

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