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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.50, 577.13 and 379.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.50, 577.13 and 379.26 is: 523.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 577.13 = 379.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/577.13 = 379.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 577.13 × 379.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 218,880.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,880.43/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.01

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