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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.48, 577.18 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.48, 577.18 and 356.52 is: 491.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.48 : 577.18 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.48/577.18 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.48x = 577.18 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.48x = 205,776.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,776.21/418.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.72

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