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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.48, 624.08 and 358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.48, 624.08 and 358 is: 533.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.48 : 624.08 = 358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.48/624.08 = 358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.48x = 624.08 × 358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.48x = 223,420.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,420.64/418.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.89

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