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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.57, 574.52 and 370.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.57, 574.52 and 370.89 is: 509.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.57 : 574.52 = 370.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.57/574.52 = 370.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.57x = 574.52 × 370.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.57x = 213,081.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,081.87/418.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.07

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