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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.68, 576.84 and 381.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.68, 576.84 and 381.42 is: 525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.68 : 576.84 = 381.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.68/576.84 = 381.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.68x = 576.84 × 381.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.68x = 220,018.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,018.31/418.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.50

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