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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 577 and 370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 577 and 370.96 is: 511.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 577 = 370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/577 = 370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 577 × 370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 214,043.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,043.92/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.28

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