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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.50, 629.18 and 384.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.50, 629.18 and 384.35 is: 577.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 629.18 = 384.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/629.18 = 384.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 629.18 × 384.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 241,820.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,820.27/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.83

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