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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.70, 576.05 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.70, 576.05 and 368.69 is: 507.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.70 : 576.05 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.70/576.05 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.70x = 576.05 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.70x = 212,379.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,379.15/418.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.23

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