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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.50, 628.30 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.50, 628.30 and 367.20 is: 551.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 628.30 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/628.30 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 628.30 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 230,711.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,711.76/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.28

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