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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.40, 627.72 and 360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.40, 627.72 and 360.08 is: 540.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.40 : 627.72 = 360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.40/627.72 = 360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.40x = 627.72 × 360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.40x = 226,029.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,029.42/418.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.22

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