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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.54, 628.44 and 361.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.54, 628.44 and 361.21 is: 542.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.54 : 628.44 = 361.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.54/628.44 = 361.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.54x = 628.44 × 361.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.54x = 226,998.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,998.81/418.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.36

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