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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.66, 627.39 and 367.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.66, 627.39 and 367.18 is: 550.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.66 : 627.39 = 367.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.66/627.39 = 367.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.66x = 627.39 × 367.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.66x = 230,365.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,365.06/418.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.24

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