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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.73, 577.49 and 360.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.73, 577.49 and 360.27 is: 496.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.73 : 577.49 = 360.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.73/577.49 = 360.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.73x = 577.49 × 360.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.73x = 208,052.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,052.32/418.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.87

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