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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.52, 576.12 and 362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.52, 576.12 and 362.93 is: 499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.52 : 576.12 = 362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.52/576.12 = 362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.52x = 576.12 × 362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.52x = 209,091.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,091.23/418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.60

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