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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.50, 576.90 and 369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.50, 576.90 and 369.09 is: 508.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 576.90 = 369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/576.90 = 369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 576.90 × 369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 212,928.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,928.02/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.79

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