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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.40, 626.88 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.40, 626.88 and 367.20 is: 550.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.40 : 626.88 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.40/626.88 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.40x = 626.88 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.40x = 230,190.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,190.34/418.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.17

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