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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.44, 626.12 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.44, 626.12 and 361.32 is: 540.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.44 : 626.12 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.44/626.12 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.44x = 626.12 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.44x = 226,229.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,229.68/418.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.65

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