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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.50, 628.02 and 370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.50, 628.02 and 370.98 is: 556.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 628.02 = 370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/628.02 = 370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 628.02 × 370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 232,982.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,982.86/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.71

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