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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.57, 577.18 and 359.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.57, 577.18 and 359.75 is: 496.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.57 : 577.18 = 359.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.57/577.18 = 359.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.57x = 577.18 × 359.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.57x = 207,640.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,640.51/418.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.07

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