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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.50, 627.16 and 356.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.50, 627.16 and 356.47 is: 534.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 627.16 = 356.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/627.16 = 356.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 627.16 × 356.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 223,564.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,564.40/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.21

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