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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.56, 575.84 and 369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.56, 575.84 and 369.60 is: 508.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.56 : 575.84 = 369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.56/575.84 = 369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.56x = 575.84 × 369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.56x = 212,830.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,830.46/418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.48

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