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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.45, 576.16 and 358.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.45, 576.16 and 358.99 is: 494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.45 : 576.16 = 358.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.45/576.16 = 358.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.45x = 576.16 × 358.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.45x = 206,835.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,835.68/418.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.29

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