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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.68, 628.29 and 363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.68, 628.29 and 363.87 is: 546.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.68 : 628.29 = 363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.68/628.29 = 363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.68x = 628.29 × 363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.68x = 228,615.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,615.88/418.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.04

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